{UAH} Obama story a great inspiration for Kenya
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Obama story a great inspiration for Kenya
SUNDAY JULY 15 2018
Former President Barack Obama's visit to Kenya on Sunday, the first since he left office, is replete with symbolism. Kenyans are full of hope for the return of the man who defied all odds to ascend to the highest office on earth. In and out of office, Obama is an inspiring leader. He is a living proof that with determination, everything is possible.
Whereas chronologically he is the 44th President of the US, Obama takes precedence as the first US President of African descent and his tenure stands out as one that elevated America to higher levels.
He promoted intercultural dialogue as he reached out to enemies and friends alike with the goal of promoting global peace and cooperation.
The visit is a journey to reconnect with his past. In him is a living symbol that greatness has no boundaries.
When he last came to Kenya in 2015, he was the President of United States and was bound by strict State protocol, so his interactions were limited.
LIBERTY
Now, he is coming as a civilian and, therefore, has the liberty to visit the land of his father, Kogelo Village, Alego, Siaya County, where he will open a community resource centre set up by his step-sister, Auma Obama.
Indeed, the public mood is palpable with Siaya residents planning a memorable welcome for a son who changed the course of history. Even if it is symbolic, the fact is that he is the son of one of their own, Barrack Obama senior, and that he conquered adversity and made an indelible imprint at the global stage.
At the political level, the former President will meet President Uhuru Kenyatta and Opposition leader Raila Odinga, the two erstwhile bitter rivals but who have since made peace and agreed to work together to foster unity in a country that has suffered deep ethnic and regional division precipitated by adversarial politics.
HANDSHAKE
Engagement of international figures with Kenya's top leadership is generally aimed at encouraging them to work together for the betterment of the populace.
It is instructive that since the March 9 handshake between President Kenyatta and Raila, the country has recorded relative calm that in itself has inspired the people to conduct their businesses without worries.
Obama like other world leaders are keen to see the declarations of the handshake come to pass to secure Kenya's position as a peaceful nation with capacity to exploit its potentials to achieve greatness.
President Obama's visit is an opportunity for expanding cooperation with the US and at the same time, an inspiration for us to remain united, deepen democracy, grow the economy and fight vices like corruption and ethnicity that pull us back.
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