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Mama Sarah Obama at her home at Kogelo village in Siaya County, feeding her poultry. She says she may slaughter her grandson the turkey or a cock from this flock. [PHOTO: TITUS MUNALA/STANDARD]
KISUMU: President Barack Obama may visit Kogelo village, his father's birth place in Siaya county when he comes to Nairobi on July 25 if the White House approves an invitation by his family in Kenya.
Though it is still unclear whether his itinerary includes visiting members of his extended family in Kogelo, informed officials say the Obama family has formally asked White House to make arrangements for him to visit his ancestral home.
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