In his first visit to sub-Saharan Africa, Obama did recognize his Kenyan roots.But the u.s. leader picked out Kenya as one of the african countries that have failed to realise their potential. But as Brenda Mulinya reports, a section of Kenyan leaders are putting up a brave face, in the wake of the stinging rebuke.
Nyasa Times "Minister of Women and Child Development Kate Kainja-Kaluluma has passed away in United Kingdom. “Indeed Hon Kate Kainja Kaluluma has died,” confirmed family friends in London. The 57-year-old minister was admitted to a North England hospital – York Hospital. Diplomatic sources at Malawi High Commission in London have said arrangements are being made to send her remains to Malawi. Kainja who was Dedza South West Constituency parliamentarian flew to United Kingdom for medical attention after a long-illness. She is survived by a husband, Emanuel Kaluluma and three children."