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Obama’s visit a vote of confidence on Kenya

A  US-based Kenyan born doctor says the US president’s visit is a sign of confidence that United States has in Kenya. The Makerere University trained John Matseshe, who is a gastro-enterologist based in Illinois, US advised Kenyans to share their challenges including corruption with President Obama, saying it is an honour to host a sitting US president.

“President Obama’s visit is important to Kenya on several levels. It is the first time a sitting US President is visiting the country,” says Dr Matseshe, who first went to the US more than 46 years ago.

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