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Civil society optimistic on reforms ahead of US leader’s arrival

A free civil society, a bubbling business community and hope for jobs and opportunities are what will greet US President Barack Obama when he lands in the country in five days.

Activist Maina Kiai, who is also the United Nations Special Rapporteur, termed Obama visit as “a big deal” since it will be the first by a sitting US president.

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