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Who was Barack Obama’s grandma Sarah Obama?

SARAH Obama, the matriarch of former President Barack Obama’s family, has passed away in a Kenyan hospital.

She was believed to be at least 99 years old.

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Who was Barack Obama’s grandma Sarah Obama?

Mama Sarah, as the step-grandmother of the former president was called, promoted education for girls and orphans in her village.

“She died this morning. We are devastated,” daughter Marsat Onyango told The Associated Press.

Barack Obama had been informed of the death and has sent his condolences.

She will be buried on March 30 and the funeral will be held under Islamic rites.


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