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Visiting Kogelo, Kenya, Ancestral Village Of U.S. President Barack Obama

Visiting Kogelo, Kenya, Ancestral Village Of U.S. President Barack Obama

Very few Kenyans could point out Kogelo on a map and it remained relatively unknown until Barack Obama secured a victory in the U.S. presidential elections. This town without electricity, no proper access by road and poor infrastructure was soon an attraction for visitors. The Kenyan government began making improvements in security, health clinics and roads in the area. Today it is a thriving town that acts as a trade center and most significantly, as a tourism destination.

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