Barack Obama has taken sometime out to visit his father's ancestral village in Kenya's south-western Siaya county on Monday.
Obama, America's first black president and a favourite in Africa, made a mark by dancing to some traditional music with his grandmother. This was aired on Kenyan television as the former US President was seen pulling grandmother, Sarah Obama, dressed in traditional attire, onto the dance floor and jiggling to some traditional music.
He was also spotted touring the Sauti Kuu Centre, wearing a casual white shirt and a pair of sunshades to complement. This is his first visit to the country since leaving office.
Locals hoping to get a glimpse of Obama lined the roads near the centre, with one school girl telling Kenya's NTV "I'm happy to see our elder brother come today."
After Obama arrived in the country Sunday he met with President Uhuru Kenyatta, who tweeted "It was great to welcome you back @BarackObama."
Next stop for Obama will be in South Africa on Tuesday to give a key speech for Nelson Mandela's centenary - his first major public address since leaving office.
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