President Obama took time off his schedule to send this message to Kenyan's. This signals the significant role US attaches to Kenya as a gateway to this region. Also, it shows that president Obama has not broken his links with his Kenyan roots.
This could also be a message to the ruling elites that US is closely watching Kenya as we head to the polls.
This could also be a message to the ruling elites that US is closely watching Kenya as we head to the polls.
Presidents Obama message was received with a mixture of good sentiments especially the candidates appreciating the US stance of NOT having a candidate in the race [so they say]. There we're others who question if there has been any other country that POTUS has taken time to send a message.
However, the tweet of the day was this;
President Kibaki should also send a message to the People of USA to stop their senseless shooting of children innocent children!
— The Makodingo® (@makodingo) February 5, 2013
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