Was Obama Born in Kenya? (Part 2 - Grandmother/Family Info)

As outlined in more detail below, Mr. Philip A. Berg alleges, in his lawsuit against Obama, that Obama was born in Kenya.  So, the question is, what's the evidence to support these allegations?     (Note:  Berg's complaint has been dismissed, but he is appealing in both the Third Circuit and the Supreme Court.  See here for current status of his appeals.)

(Note:  If you are aware of additional evidence, that either supports or refuts the allegations, please submit it through a Comment, and we will update this information accordingly! Thank you!)

Updated 1/6 to add info re: statement from Sayid Obama (Uncle), saying 1987 was Obama's irst time in Kenya.

Updated 1/3 to remove duplicative information:

See also Was Obama Born in Kenya? Is Obama a Kenyan Citizen? for additional information regarding Berg's allegations that Obama was born in Kenya.

See also Reports that Obama's COLB is Authentic, for information regarding Hawaii DOH confirmation of Obama's Hawaiian birth.

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Let's break the allegations down: 

Allegation		Pleading Citation(s)	Evidence Cited in Pleadings
A	"...Obama's .... half brother and half sister claim Obama was born in Kenya."	Complaint ¶ 17; see also TRO Memo at 2-3.	None.
A1	12/4 Update:  Berg subsequently published two affidavits from individuals who allegedly had a conversation with Obama's grandmother, in which she reportedly stated that she was present at Obama's birth (in Kenya).	See Affidavit of Biship Ron McRae, (Oct. 30, 2008); Affidavit of Rev. Kweli Shuhubia (Oct. 30, 2008); See also YouTube audio tape of conversation, here.	Cited Affidavits.
B	"Reports reflect Obama's mother went to Kenya during her pregnancy; however, she was prevented from boarding a flight from Kenya to Hawaii at her late stage of pregnancy, which apparently was a normal restriction to avoid births during a flight."	Id; see also TRO Memo at 3.	None.
C	"[These reports also reflect that] Stanley Ann Dunham (Obama) gave birth to Obama in Kenya, after which she flew to Hawaii and registered Obama's birth."	Id.	None.

Analysis of "Evidence" Available on the Internet

A	"Obama's .... half brother and half sister claim Obama was born in Kenya."
What's Your Evidence?		Citation	Notes
False	Through a variety of Google searches, we have found dozens (and dozens) of references to this alleged report, but have not located the actual report(s).	---	---
False	1/6 Update:  From Obama Uncle Confirms - not born in Kenya: "In a YouTube video, Barack Obama’s uncle, Sayid Obama, says plainly, and in English, that Barack Obama’s first time in Kenya was in 1987. The following transcript starts at 3:30 in the video. Narrator: Barack Obama first came to visit his father’s grave back in 1987 Sayid Obama: It was his first time in Kenya. I can say it was kind of happiness mixed with some sadness because he was a person coming to see this site of his family and at the same time coming to see where his father was buried." (Emphasis supplied in original transcripted statement).	YouTube Link; Transcript re: same (ObamaConspiracy.org).	---
Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
1/6 Update:  As noted above, while we have found dozens of references to reports that Obama's half- brother and sister claim he was born in Kenya, we have not located the actual reports. Additionally, Obama's uncle, Sayid Obama, has stated that Obama's first time in Kenya was in 1987. Therefore, we conclude at this time that the allegation is unsubstantiated. As noted above, we are actively soliciting additional evidence and, if such information is submitted to us, we will update this post accordingly. 12/4 Update:  A YouTube Video is now available regarding the reported call to Sarah Obama, Obama's step-grandmother.  It is available here. Listening to the full tape, particularly from 5:50-8:00, makes clear that Ms. Obama clarifies that Obama was born in Hawaii.  See also Blog or Die for some interesting analysis of the tape.  (We've uncovered no information regarding the reported claims of Obama's half brother and half sister.)

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A1	Obama's grandmother on his father's side ...claims Obama was born in Kenya.
What's Your Evidence?		Citation	Notes
False	See Conclusion.	YouTube full audio of alleged conversation with Step-Grandmother.	---
Conclusion: Misleading; Audio Tape of Alleged Conversation makes clear that Obama's step-grandmother indicated Obama (Jr. )was born in Hawaii.
12/4 Update:  A YouTube Video is now available regarding the reported call to Sarah Obama, Obama's step-grandmother.  It is available here. Listening to the full tape, particularly from 5:50-8:00, makes clear that Ms. Obama clarifies that Obama was born in Hawaii.  See also Blog or Die for some interesting analysis of the tape.  1/6 Update:  See also YouTube Video of Obama's uncle saying that 1987 was the first time Obama was in Kenya, referenced in A, above..

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B	"Reports reflect Obama's mother went to Kenya during her pregnancy; however, she was prevented from boarding a flight from Kenya to Hawaii at her late stage of pregnancy, which apparently was a normal restriction to avoid births during a flight."
What's Your Evidence?		Citation	Notes
False	See Conclusion.	---	---
Conclusion: We have found no evidence of this alleged report.
Through a variety of Google searches, we have found dozens (and dozens) of references to this alleged report, but have not located the actual report(s).  Therefore, we conclude at this time that the allegation must be false. As noted above, we are actively soliciting additional evidence and, if such information is submitted to us, we will update this post accordingly.

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C	"These reports also reflect that] Stanley Ann Dunham (Obama) gave birth to Obama in Kenya, after which she flew to Hawaii and registered Obama's birth."
What's Your Evidence?		Citation	Notes
False	See Conclusion.	---	---
Conclusion: We have found no evidence of this alleged report.
Through a variety of Google searches, we have found dozens (and dozens) of references to this alleged report, but have not located the actual report(s).  Therefore, we conclude at this time that the allegation must be false. As noted above, we are actively soliciting additional evidence and, if such information is submitted to us, we will update this post accordingly.

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