12:10 PM: Celebrated Musician Yvonne Chaka Chaka takes stage and entertains the audience.

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11:55 AM: Obama and his sister Auma dance to the music performed on stage by children from Sauti Kuu Foundation

11:50 AM: Obama joins other guests at the auditorium for the official launch.

10:50 AM: Kogelo residents sing praises for Obama outside the centre.

10:45 AM: Obama tours Sauti Kuu Vocational centre, accompanied by her sister Dr Auma Obama and other delegates.

Former US President Barrack Obama and other delegates touring Sauti Kuu Vocational centre. [Photo/Citizen Digital]

10:15 AM: Obama arrives at the Sauti Kuu centre, welcomed by Siaya Governor Cornel Rasanga.

10:10 AM: Obama's convoy leaves Mama Sarah's home heading to the Sauti Kuu resource Centre grounds.

9:40 AM: Obama arrives at Kogelo and heads straight to her grandmother Mama Sarah Obama's home.

9:35 AM: More dignitaries including Kisumu Governor Anyang' Nyong'o and his deputy arrive at Kogelo.

8:50 AM: Opposition leader Raila Odinga's wife Ida Odinga and a section of Members of Parliament arrive at Kogelo.

Ida Odinga and other leaders arriving at Kogelo.[Photo/Bethwell Amollo]

8:45 AM: Obama leaves Kisumu Airport for Kogelo.

8:35 AM: Kogelo residents and delegates line up at the Sauti Kuu Centre for clearance amid tight security.

Tight security in Kogelo. [Photo/Bethwell Amollo]

8:30 AM: Obama's private jet lands at the Kisumu Airport, where there is very tight security.

7:30 AM: Obama has left Nairobi for Kisumu, where he will be received by Governor Anyang' Nyong'o.

Today, he is expected to visit his ancestral village in Kogelo, Siaya, for the launch of the Sauti Kuu Foundation, resource center.

Shortly after arriving, Obama met President Uhuru Kenyatta at State House Nairobi, then held a similar meeting with opposition leader Raila Odinga at the Kempinski hotel. 

Former US President Barack Obama arrived in the country on Sunday afternoon for a 2-day visit.