Kenya: High Expectations in Obama's Ancestral Village

Officials in Kogelo, the ancestral home of President Barack Obama's father and his grandmother, Sarah, say his first term placed the once sleepy village on the world map but Obama still needs to do more for them in terms of development.

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Obama's half-brother, Malik Abango (center right) watching his acceptance speech after the 2008 election.

Photo: Katy Gabel/AlllAfrica

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