US President Barack Obama will meet members of his family privately in his tour to the country that begins Friday, but will not travel to his father’s ancestral home in K’Ogelo, the White house has said.
White house has further dismissed calls by local religious and political leaders who asked President Obama not to speak on gay rights, saying gay rights are human rights and President Obama ‘will feel perfectly free to raise his concerns’.
At the White House press briefing on Thursday, US National Security Adviser Susan Rice confirmed that Mr Obama will have a private moment with some of his extended family members who are still living in Kenya.
NOT GOING TO K’OGELO
She said a combination of logistical constraints and time could not allow Mr Obama to travel to his father’s home.
“I do believe he will have some time to spend privately with his family and will be with them in public events,” Ms Rice said.