Obama begins landmark Kenya visit as president

Barack Obama has arrived in Kenya on the first visit to his ancestral home as serving US president.During his two-day visit Mr Obama will hold talks with Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta and other top officials.
Trade will feature strongly, but Mr Obama also said he would deliver a "blunt message" to African leaders about gay rights and discrimination.The trip to Kenya and then Ethiopia is also designed to show US commitment to fighting terror in East Africa.BBC Africa Live updates from...

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Barack Obama arrives in Kenya on the first visit to his ancestral home as serving US president.