Upon hearing the name Obama, you’re most likely going to think of either Barack or Michelle , the former US president and first lady, respectively. But there’s another Obama who is just as vocal and impactful as the ones who used to live in the White House: Auma Obama. Auma is the 44th American president’s older half-sister, and she recently made global headlines for taking part in an anti-tax protest in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi.
(Her and Barack’s father also hails from Kenya.) Speaking to CNN soon after being tear gassed along with other demonstrators, Auma said, “I am here because – look at what’s happening. Young Kenyans are demonstrating for their rights.
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jpg"} Auma Obama was born in Kenya, in 1960. Photo: @aumaobama/Instagram According to the Associated Press, the movement was triggered by Kenyan lawmakers’ proposal to raise taxes, which would add further strain to millions of Kenyans already struggling with the soaring cost of living in the East African hub. NBC News reported that dozens were injured and at least five people were killed in clashes with the police during the rally at the country’s parliament, where Auma was seen among her fellow .
