Malik Obama facts for kids
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Malik Obama
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Malik Obama in 2021
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Abon'go Malik Obama
March 17, 1958 |
| Other names | Roy |
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| Alma mater | University of Nairobi |
| Occupation | Businessperson, former political candidate |
| Known for | Former President Barack Obama's half-brother |
| Political party | Republican (since 2016) |
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| Family | Obama family |
Abon'go Malik "Roy" Obama was born on March 17, 1958. He is a businessman from Kenya and the older half-brother of Barack Obama. Barack Obama was the 44th president of the United States. Malik is also the oldest son of economist Barack Obama Sr..
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About Malik Obama
Early Life and Family
Malik Obama was born and grew up in Nairobi, Kenya. His parents were economist Barack Obama Sr. and his first wife, Kezia Obama. Malik studied accounting at the University of Nairobi.
He first met his younger half-brother, Barack Obama, in 1985. Barack flew from Chicago to Washington, D.C. to visit Malik. Malik Obama is a Muslim.
Life in Kenya
Malik Obama lives in his family's old home in Nyang'oma Kogelo. This is a small village with a slow pace of life. He prefers it to the busy city. Until 2004, he ran a small electronics shop nearby.
Since 2008, Malik Obama has managed the Barack H. Obama Foundation. This foundation was started to honor his father, Barack Obama Sr.
Citizenship and Work
Malik Obama is a citizen of both Kenya and the United States. He often visits the United States. He works as a consultant in Washington, D.C., for several months each year. As of 2016, he was registered to vote in Maryland.
His Political Activities
Supporting Barack Obama's Campaign
During his half-brother's 2008 presidential campaign, Malik Obama spoke for the Obama family in Kenya. He helped with concerns about safety and privacy. These concerns came from the increased attention from the news.
Running for Governor in Kenya
In early 2013, Malik Obama ran for governor in Siaya County in Kenya. His campaign slogan was "Obama here, Obama there." This was a nod to his half-brother, who was then the President of the United States. Malik Obama received 2,792 votes. This was about 140,000 votes less than the person who won.
Supporting Donald Trump
Before the 2016 United States presidential election, Malik Obama said he supported Donald Trump. Donald Trump was the candidate for the Republican Party. Malik Obama attended one of the presidential debates as a guest of Donald Trump.
