Don’t expect Obama any time soon, envoy says

By Rawlings Otieno
US Ambassador Jonathan Gration now says President Barrack Obama has no plans of visiting Kenya any time soon.
The envoy said Obama is busy with his presidential campaigns and is in no hurry to come to Kenya although he has Kenya at heart.
"Obama will come when the constitution is fully implemented, but as for now, he has no plans," he said Gration.
He said that the US President was keen on how both the Executive and Parliament were going about the constitutional implementation and lauded the efforts that have so far been realised.
Gration made the remarks at his residence in Muthaiga Wednesday, when he presided over the swearing-in of 49 new Peace Corps volunteers, which also coincided with marking the 50th anniversary since its formation.
Empowering youthsGration reiterated US commitment in empowering youths to take up political leadership.
Gration also expressed dissatisfaction at the slow pace of clearing necessary legislation for the full implementation of the constitution.
"We only have few days and there are some Bills that have not been passed. This is a worrying trend," he noted.
While lauding the volunteers, the envoy reminded them that they were the image of America and advised them to make a change in the lives of the people they were going to touch. They have trained for 10 weeks in the country and are expected to serve the host communities for two years.