Why Kenyans are begging their president for freedom

 President Dktakaya Mrisho Kikwete during a joint press conference with his guest German President Joachim Gauck at Dar es Salaam State house this morning.The German President arrived in the country yesterday evening for a five day State Visit that include a visit to Zanzibar and Serengeti national park

President Obama speaking at Kasarani.PRESIDENT OBAMA: Hey!
AUDIENCE: Hey!
PRESIDENT OBAMA: Habari Zenu! (Applause.) Wakenya mpo? (Applause.) It is great to be back in Kenya. Thank you so much for this extraordinary welcome. I know it took a few years, but as President I try to keep my promises, and I said I was going to come, and I’m here. (Applause.)
Everybody, go ahead and have a seat. I’m going to be talking for a while. (Laughter.) Relax.
I want to thank my sister, Auma, for a wonderful...

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