President Barack Obama has visited his father's homeland a few times in the past; in 1988, 1992, 2006 before his visit this weekend. His first visit was in 1988. He was on a journey of self-discovery to know more about his heritage and his father, who split from his mum 2 years after he was born.
On his second trip in 1992, he traveled with Michelle, who was his fiancee at the time. They married a few months after that visit. He wanted Michelle to meet his paternal grandmother & other extended family members.
He then visited in 2006 as a US senator. He moved around relatively freely and visited his father’s grave and his grandmother’s tin-roof house. Two years later, he became the president of the United States of America. (he's pictured with his grandmother above). More photos after the cut...
Barack Obama's Father also named Barack Obama, and his mother, Stanley Ann Dunhamk
Obama visits Kenya as the first Black American President
Obama lays a wreath at the site of the 1998 US Embassy bombing in Nairobi
Obama appears to have been close to his half sister, Auma, she is pictured here as a bridesmaid at his wedding
President Obama learns and dances to Kenyan music, joined on stage by half sister, Auma Obama, President Uhuru Kenyatta and wife.
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