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Kenyans’ inaugural trip to USA riles some at home — NAIROBI, Kenya – As the new U.S. president takes center stage today amid celebrations around the globe, an uproar is brewing in the birthplace of Barack Obama’s father.

Eight high-level Kenyans, led by Foreign Affairs Minister Moses Wetang’ula, flew to Washington at government expense while their nation faces one of its worst famines in years – and even though they weren’t invited to Obama’s inauguration.

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Washington awakens with inauguration buzz: WASHINGTON (CNN) — Washington awoke Tuesday crowded and excited with the inauguration of a new president that’s only a few hours away.

As many as 2 million people are expected to crowd into the area between the Capitol, the White House and the Lincoln Memorial as Barack Obama takes the oath of office at noon.

Some will be more than a mile from the swearing-in ceremony, watching on giant TV screens erected along the National Mall.

But just being among the crowd is good enough for many…. [MORE]

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An earlier visit to Kogelo Village — By Andrea Moorehead of WTHR TV – Indianapolis, IN. Andrea visited Barack Obama’s 87-year-old grandmother at her home in Kenya to talk about her hopes for her grandson’s future.