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Presidents Barack Obama and Uhuru Kenyatta differ over gay rights

US President Barack Obama and his Kenyan counterpart Uhuru Kenyatta where they held a joint press conference Saturday at State House in Nairobi. (PHOTO: COURTESY)

The delicate issue of gay and lesbian rights popped up Saturday during a press briefing at State House as US President Barack Obama differed sharply with his host, President Uhuru Kenyatta, over the handling of those involved.

Responding to a question from journalists after holding bilateral talks in the afternoon, Obama pleaded the case of those “with a different sexual orientation”, asking the Kenyatta administration not to discriminate against such individuals.

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