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Opening Kenya Trip, Obama Supports Entrepreneurs President Barack Obama said good-governance and inclusivity for women and minorities are keys to entrepreneurship taking off in Africa at a U.S.-sponsored business summit in Nairobi, Kenya. (July 25) AP Obama: 'I am proud to be the first U.S. president to visit Kenya' : Opening Kenya Trip, Obama Supports Entrepreneurs Dancing, singing, cheering: as President Obama began his first official trip as president to Kenya, locals defied a security lockdown and celebrated his visit as if it were a homecoming. Grace Wangeci, a vegetable seller in Nairobi, said watching Obama arriving in the country was a dream come true. "We have waited for Obama to visit the country since he became president -- we want to thank God that he has finally arrived," she said. "We thank him for fulfilling his promise to the country before he leaves the presidency." Obama told Kenyans as he opened the Global Entrepreneurship Summit Saturday morning that the trip had a special resonance for him. "I am proud to be the first U.S. president to visit Kenya," he said. "Obviously, it is personal for me. It's the reason why my name is Barack Hussein Obama. My father came from these parts, I have family and relatives here." "It is wonderful to be back in Kenya," he added. Opening Kenya Trip, Obama Supports Entrepreneurs At the summit, Obama praised Kenya's economic growth, remarking that Africa is "on the move" as one of the fastest growing continents in the world. "This continent needs to be a future hub of global growth and not just African growth," he said. "Kenya is leading the way." "Go out there and start something," he added, addressing Kenyan entrepreneurs. "We're excited about it -- we are expecting great things out of you." He announced more than $1 billion in new commitments from the U.S. government and American banks, foundations and philanthropists; half of that money will support women and young children. "If half of your team is not playing, you've got a problem," he said. Opening Kenya Trip, Obama Supports Entrepreneur Obama's three-day visit to Kenya is focused on boosting business and investment in the country and dealing with the region's security threats. Later Saturday, Obama will address these issues as he meets with Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta for bilateral talks. "Africa's is the world's newest and most promising frontier of limitless opportunity," Kenyatta said at the summit. "Gone are the days when the only lens to view our continent was one of despair and indignity." While many Kenyans feted the arrival of President Obama on his first official visit to the country, some worried the man held to be a native son here might actually be too American, especially in his politics. For weeks, Kenyan leaders, locals have threatened to demonstrate and disrupt the president's visit if he brings up gay marriage, legalized in the U.S. by a Supreme Court ruling in June. Obama is to meet with Kenyan leaders later Saturday to discuss economic growth, security issues and also human rights. "We want to warn Obama to steer clear of any comments on same sex marriages during his visit," said Bishop Mark Kariuki in Nairobi. "Any attempts will lead to call for mass demonstration across the country and disrupt his meeting." In majority of African 54 states, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people have to hide their sexual orientation for fear of persecution or criminal prosecution. In Kenya, homosexuality is illegal and gay marriage anti-constitutional. South Africa is the only African country that permits gay marriage. While in Kenya, Obama is also scheduled to meet civil society groups to discuss human rights and civil liberties. Gay rights activists are hoping Obama's visit to Kenya, will help boost their cause. Excitement Builds in Kenya Ahead of President Obama's Visit, Sky News, skynews, news, Kenya (Country), Barack Obama (US President), President Of The United States (Government Office Or Title), Politics (TV Genre), Visit, Kogelo, Presidential Visit, Trip, Family, Heritage, 12qwaszx34, Sky News, skynews, news, Kenya (Country), Barack Obama (US President), President Of The United States (Government Office Or Title), Politics (TV Genre), Visit, Kogelo, Presidential Visit, Trip, Family, Heritage