Obama launched a foundation in Kenya and payed tribute to Mandela in Johannesburg
On July 15, Barack Obama made his first post-presidency visit to Kenya, and launched a center for Knowledge, Learning & Excellence founded by his half sister in the rural birthplace of his father Kolego.
President Obama traveled to Kenya on Sunday to promote the opening of a sports and training center that his half sister, Auma Obama, founded through her charitable foundation.
Obama began by meeting with Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta and opposition leader Raila Odinga, who have recently made peace with each other after a contentious election that led to violence earlier this year.
Sauti Kuu – Powerful Voices
“Sauti Kuu’s goal is to create a platform for disadvantaged children and young people worldwide that allows them to uncover their strengths and realize their full potential to live independent successful lives.”
“Their aim is to help children and young people, in particular those from rural communities and urban slums, to discover the strength of their own voices and the power they have to positively change their lives.”
Tanzania, Kenya, and now South Africa
After Kenya, Obama flew to South Africa to speak at an event in honor of the late Nelson Mandela’s birthday in Johannesburg. This events is to mark 100 years since the birth of former South Africa President Nelson Mandela, who died in 2013 aged 95.
Here is the speech delivered by Obama At 16th Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture
