Also known as: former US President Barack Obama · President Barack Obama
Barack Obama — former US President whose presidential center opened in Chicago in 2026, still subject of political commentary.
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… It will be the first trip to Washington by a Lebanese head of state since Michel Sleiman was received by Barack Obama in 2009. …
Lebanon's president departs for Washington to meet TrumpCapital News
… The country’s first black president, Barack Obama, reshared excerpts of a recent speech he made at his presidential museum’s opening. …
US marks its 250th birthday with fireworks, flyovers and extreme weatherCitizen Digital
… But the terms have alarmed some of the same Republicans who spent years denouncing Democratic former president Barack Obama's 2015 nuclear agreement with Iran as dangerously weak. …
Trump's Iran deal sparks anger among Republican hawksThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeFormer US Presidents and former First Lady Michelle Obama during the opening of the Barack Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, Illinois, on June 18, 2026. …
Ex-presidents, stars, but no Trump, turn out for Obama CenterThe Standard
… Addressing the conference, a former United States Secretary of State John Kerry reflected on the evolution of the international Our Oceans Conference, which began during President Barack Obama’s administration as an experimental gathering in Washington and has since grown into a …
Former US top envoy Kerry, Joho lead global leaders in oceans talksCitizen Digital
… The issue is politically sensitive for Trump because he has alleged that a deal signed under Democrat Barack Obama -- which Trump scrapped in 2018 -- gave Tehran too much money. …
US says Strait of Hormuz to be toll-free under Iran dealCitizen Digital
… The orchestra has played for Jill Biden, Barack Obama and the Pope. The group grew out of one of the most deprived slums of the capital Nairobi, and has given thousands of children an opportunity to play music, and hope. …
From Korogocho to the World: The Ghetto Classics Orchestra that Performed for Obama and the PopeCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 3 – Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale says that the cooperation agreement between Kenya and the United States on threat reduction and biological and infectious diseases programmes was first signed during former US President Barack Obama’s State visit to Keny …
Kenya-US Disease Preparedness Agreement Began in 2015, CS Duale RevealsCitizen Digital
… Two posts called former Democratic president Barack Obama a "traitor" and a "DEMONIC FORCE." Others called for Obama and other Trump critics to be arrested. …
Trump goes on social media conspiracy posting spreeCitizen Digital
… Others include Barrack Obama Senior, the father of the 44th President of the United States Barack Obama, independence freedom fighter Achieng' Oneko, renowned scientist Thomas Odhiambo, prominent historian Bethwell Ogot, and the late Festo Olang', the first African Archbishop of …
President Ruto pledges to build 40 modern classrooms at Maseno SchoolLebanese President Joseph Aoun departed Beirut for Washington to meet Donald Trump and discuss the situation in Lebanon, strengthening the ceasefire in the south, and Israel's withdrawal from Lebanese regions. This is the first trip to Washington by a Lebanese head of state since Michel Sleiman's visit in 2009.
19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun departed Beirut for Washington to meet Donald Trump and discuss the situation in Lebanon, strengthening the ceasefire in the south, and Israel's withdrawal from Lebanese regions. This is the first trip to Washington by a Lebanese head of state since Michel Sleiman's visit in 2009.
19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States marked its 250th birthday on 4 July with fireworks, flyovers, and extreme weather. President Donald Trump attended a rally on the National Mall in Washington, where he delivered remarks before what was reported as the largest fireworks display ever in the US.
5 July 2026 · Capital News →
US President Donald Trump signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran in France aimed at ending conflict and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, but some Republicans warn the agreement is too weak, offering Iran sanctions relief and a potential $300 billion reconstruction fund while lacking firm commitments on uranium enrichment, ballistic missiles, and Tehran's support for armed proxies.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
All living US ex-presidents except Donald Trump attended the opening of Barack Obama's presidential center in Chicago on Thursday, alongside celebrities and musicians. The absence underscores current political divisions, as Trump has routinely criticized Obama.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
The 11th Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa brought together global leaders, policymakers, and conservationists to discuss stronger ocean protection, sustainable fisheries management, and blue economy investment. Former US Secretary of State John Kerry emphasized the critical role oceans play in sustaining life and regulating climate, while warning that current marine protections remain insufficient.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
The US announced that ships will move toll-free through the Strait of Hormuz under an Iran peace deal signed by President Donald Trump, with possible $300 billion reconstruction funds for Iran contingent on the country fulfilling its commitments.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ghetto Classics, a music programme founded in 2007 in Korogocho, has transformed the lives of over 1,500 children from Nairobi slums through music and has performed for Jill Biden, Barack Obama, and the Pope.
4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale revealed that Kenya and the United States signed a cooperation agreement on threat reduction and biological and infectious diseases programmes on July 24, 2015, during former US President Barack Obama's State visit to Kenya. The agreement underwent Cabinet approval in April 2016, parliamentary approval in February 2017, and came into effect on April 6, 2017, with an initial six-year validity that was renewed in April 2022 for another seven years, extending it to April 5, 2029.
3 June 2026 · Capital News →
US President Donald Trump posted over 50 times in three hours around midnight Monday, sharing conspiracy theories, crude memes, and attacks on opponents including former President Barack Obama on Truth Social, amid scrutiny of his health and as he travels to a summit in China.
13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto pledged to build 40 modern classrooms at Maseno School in Kisumu to benefit 1,600 students, with 20 classrooms to be completed before the end of the year to allow admission of an additional 800 students in January 2027. The Ministry of Lands and Housing will also build dormitories for 2,000 students and the Education ministry will construct a multipurpose hall.
9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Standard editorial argues that Senator Samson Cherarkey's motion to strip retired President Uhuru Kenyatta of his pension, citing political activity, overlooks the constitutional right to political participation guaranteed under Article 38. The Law Society of Kenya president has stated that the constitutionality of such pension withdrawal has never been tested in court.
6 May 2026 · The Standard →
After a man attempted to assassinate Donald Trump at a Washington press gala, AI-generated images flooded Facebook falsely depicting him with over 50 public figures including actors, musicians, politicians, and Pope Leo XIV, inventing biographical connections like "former driver" or "assistant."
29 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A gunman opened fire near a security checkpoint during the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington DC on Saturday night, prompting Trump's evacuation. Suspect Cole Tomas Allen, 31, was arrested; the FBI and US Attorney General are investigating the incident, with preliminary findings suggesting senior White House officials may have been targeted.
27 April 2026 · Capital News →