Thanks for the explanation.
Although his Dad has refused to speak to him since the father did not prohibit his mother or sisters from keeping close ties with him and his family. This would be unheard of in most countries.
Kenya looks odd to outsiders until you realize that the tribe or family is everything. Religion, politics, finances all take a back seat to tribe. And they are moving in the direction of the tribe being "Kenya".
It is also the reason they dislike Obama. He does not take care of his family. Disgraceful!