Also known as: former US President Barack Obama · President Barack Obama · then-President Barack Obama · U.S. President Barack Obama
Former US President who campaigned for Democrats and criticized Trump ahead of 2026 midterm elections.
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… And he dismissed questions about his age, pointing out he has served as a senator for longer than Barack Obama did before he was president: "How is it a criticism to be young?" - 'New energy' - Sifuna's eager young team say they are receiving small donations from ordinary citizen …
Sifuna: A rising star of Kenyan politics channels Gen-Z angerThe Standard
… And he dismissed questions about his age, pointing out he has served as a senator for longer than Barack Obama did before he was president: "How is it a criticism to be young?" 'New energy' Sifuna's eager young team say they are receiving small donations from ordinary citizens -- …
A rising star of Kenyan politics channels Gen-Z angerThe Standard
… And he dismissed questions about his age, pointing out he has served as a senator for longer than Barack Obama did before he was president: "How is it a criticism to be young?" Sifuna's eager young team say they are receiving small donations from ordinary citizens -- almost unhea …
Edwin Sifuna rides Gen-Z anger as he takes aim at Ruto ahead of 2027Citizen Digital
… Bush, who was in office during the attacks, and Democrats Joe Biden, Barack Obama and Bill Clinton -- attended the event at Ground Zero in lower Manhattan. …
US marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacksThe Standard
… But Vice President JD Vance and Trump's four living predecessors -- Democrats Joe Biden, Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, as well as Republican George Bush, who was president at the time of the attacks -- are all expected at the "Ground Zero" site in lower Manhattan next Friday.The …
25 years on, America seeks to keep 911 memories aliveCapital News
… Sifuna, he noted, is 44, while former US President Barack Obama was 47 when he was elected. …
Gachagua: I can be Sifuna’s running mate if he has numbers to beat RutoThe Standard
… to our newsletterHis comments followed criticism from Francis Atwoli , who has questioned whether Sifuna has built enough of a national political network to mount a successful presidential campaign in 2027.Gachagua rejected that argument, pointing to the age at which Barack Obama …
Gachagua say he is ready to deputize Sifuna in 2027The Standard
… Netanyahu has long been sceptical of diplomacy with Iran, openly campaigning against a 2015 nuclear deal brokered by then US president Barack Obama, but he has been publicly careful not to criticise Trump who has also sought a negotiated settlement.Trump joined Netanyahu in a US- …
Netanyahu says no diplomatic deal possible with Iran 'savages'The Standard
… "There has never been anyone like her, and never will."Former president Joe Biden called Parton "an American original" who "treated everyone with kindness and respect," while fellow Democrat Barack Obama said it was "hard to imagine many people having a bigger impact." Republican …
America unites in mourning for Dolly PartonCitizen Digital
… Burroughs, an appointee of Democratic President Barack Obama, in March blocked Noem's decision from taking effect in a lawsuit brought by four Somalis and two advocacy groups including African Communities Together. …
US judge clears way for Trump to end Somalis' deportation protectionsCompanies and government agencies rushed to patch two critical flaws in PHP discovered using an OpenAI model, marking a high-profile demonstration of AI's cyber capabilities and beginning what cybersecurity experts warn could be a chaotic period as AI tools find software vulnerabilities faster than ever.
25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Companies and government agencies rushed to patch two critical flaws in PHP discovered using an OpenAI model, marking a high-profile demonstration of AI's cyber capabilities and beginning what cybersecurity experts warn could be a chaotic period as AI tools find software vulnerabilities faster than ever.
25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former US President Barack Obama has attacked the Trump administration over the Iran war and high consumer prices while campaigning for Democrats ahead of the 3 November midterm elections, which will decide which party controls Congress. Trump meanwhile touted his administration's immigration and tariff policies at a rally in Georgia.
25 October 2026 · Capital News →
Former US president Barack Obama delivered criticisms of Donald Trump at rallies in Ohio and Michigan to support Democratic candidates ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. Obama blamed the Trump administration for rising cost of living and described the current administration's decisions as "chaos and cruelty and corruption and incompetence."
25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former US president Barack Obama delivered criticisms of Donald Trump at rallies in Ohio and Michigan to support Democratic candidates ahead of the November 3 midterm elections, citing the rising cost of living and an unnecessary war as reasons for voters to seek change.
25 October 2026 · The Standard →
Somalia's electoral commission has set parliamentary elections for April 15, 2027, and presidential elections for May 15, 2027, to be held through universal suffrage with political parties—the first direct elections since 1969. The announcement has triggered political controversy, with the opposition demanding dialogue and refusing to recognize a constitutional amendment that extended the presidential term to five years.
24 October 2026 · The Standard →
A social media storm erupted after photographs of Senator Edwin Sifuna drinking beer at a concert sparked criticism from political detractors who argued that public figures should uphold a pristine image; supporters countered with defenses of personal freedom and challenged critics over religious hypocrisy.
16 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Margaret Hamilton, an American scientist who led development of the computer system for NASA's Apollo lunar program, has died at age 90. Hamilton taught at MIT from 1959 to the mid-1970s and is remembered as a pioneering software engineer whose work was integral to one of humanity's most complex technological achievements.
8 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A fiery online exchange between Kenyans and South Africans on X erupted on October 4, 2026, quickly escalating into a continent-wide spectacle of memes, insults, and competing statistics, with Kenyans appearing to lead as of October 6.
6 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US President Donald Trump presented Chinese President Xi Jinping with a sculpture of a bald eagle during a state dinner in Washington, describing it as embodying "the free and soaring spirit of America." Trump and First Lady Melania Trump participated in the design of the gift, which is part of diplomatic gift-giving aimed at forging personal relationships between the heads of the two global superpowers.
25 September 2026 · Capital News →
COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli argued that Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna needs more experience, stronger structures, and a wider national network before seeking Kenya's presidency, saying he must "go through stages" and "suffer" to understand how the economy works and the problems facing ordinary Kenyans.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
A 44-year-old senator, Edwin Sifuna, has emerged as a rising challenger to Kenya's President William Ruto ahead of next year's election by channeling anger over political violence and corruption. Sifuna earned goodwill among Gen-Z voters during June 2024 protests and is touring the country drawing crowds, though he has yet to officially declare a presidential run.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Senator Edwin Sifuna, 44, has emerged as a rising challenger to President William Ruto ahead of Kenya's August 2027 election, channeling Gen-Z anger over political violence and corruption. The former lawyer gained goodwill during June 2024 protests and is drawing large crowds on a countrywide tour, though he has yet to officially declare a presidential run.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
Edwin Sifuna, a 44-year-old senator, has become a rising challenger to President William Ruto ahead of Kenya's August 2027 election, channeling anger over political violence and corruption, particularly among Gen-Z voters who backed him during June 2024 protests against police violence.
14 September 2026 · The Standard →
The United States commemorated the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks with a ceremony in New York, notably absent President Donald Trump, who instead paid respects at the Pentagon and linked the subsequent "war on terror" to his current conflict in Iran.
12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A quarter century after the 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon that killed 2,977 people, the United States is working to preserve memory of the tragedy as a growing proportion of Americans did not experience it firsthand. President Trump, Vice President Vance, and four former presidents are expected at commemorations, with institutions like the 9/11 Memorial & Museum now focusing on education and outreach to younger generations.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua said he would run as Edwin Sifuna's running mate if the Nairobi senator has the strongest numbers to beat President Ruto in 2027, and suggested opposition leaders should prioritise electoral mathematics over personal ambitions when forming their ticket.
6 September 2026 · Capital News →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua said he would be willing to become Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's running mate in 2027 if political calculations show Sifuna is the opposition candidate most capable of defeating President William Ruto. Gachagua argued the opposition should prioritize defeating Ruto by selecting the candidate with strongest nationwide support, regardless of seniority or personal ambition.
6 September 2026 · The Standard →
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a diplomatic deal was not possible with Iran's rulers, citing recent discussions with US President Donald Trump about diplomacy with the Islamic republic. Netanyahu praised Trump's new campaign of economic pressure against Iran.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
Dolly Parton, the country music legend, has died at 80. Americans across political and entertainment lines united in mourning, with presidents Trump and Biden, former presidents Bush and Obama, and celebrities including Miley Cyrus paying tribute to her as a beloved cultural figure known for kindness and philanthropy.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
A federal judge in Boston cleared the way for the Trump administration to strip nearly 1,100 Somalis of Temporary Protected Status, allowing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to terminate their legal protections against deportation. The ruling followed a June Supreme Court decision that curtailed judicial review of administration efforts to end TPS designations for migrants from 13 countries.
15 August 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 →