Auma Obama Net Worth And Biography

By McLord Selasi – Updated On: May 28, 2022

Auma Obama is a Kenyan writer, sociologist, activist and journalist best known as the half-sister of the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama.

Dr. Auma Obama wird für Engagement für Entwicklungszusammenarbeit im Historischen Rathaus Köln mit dem Internationaler TÜV Rheinland Global Compact Award geehrt. Eintragung in das Goldene Buch der Stadt Köln. (Photo by Günther Ortmann/ullstein bild via Getty Images)

Auma Obama Biography

Auma Obama was born on January 1, 1960, in Nairobi, Kenya to parents, Barack Obama Sr and his first wife, Kezia Aoko Obama. She is also the older half-sister of former US President, Barack Obama.

As per her educational background, Auma got a scholarship to complete her university education in Germany after she went through her basic and high school education. She studied German at Heidelberg University from 1981 until 1987.

AACHEN, GERMANY – FEBRUARY 08: Auma Obama speeks on stage during the awarding of the medal “Wider den tierischen Ernst” during the carnival season on February 08, 2020 in Aachen, Germany. (Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images)

Auma Obama later enrolled at the University of Bayreuth where she graduated with a Doctor of Philosophy degree in 1996. She also studied at the German Film and Television Academy in Berlin.

Auma is presently serving as the executive chairwoman of the Kenyan-based NGO, Sauti Kuu Foundation and is also a member of the World Future Council.

PENZBERG, GERMANY – JUNE 16: Dr. Auma Obama, sister of Barack Obama, during the 2nd I’m Living Charity Golf Cup at Golfclub Beuerberg on June 16, 2017 in Penzberg, Germany. The proceeds will be given to the ‘Auma Obama Foundation – Sauti Kuu’ foundation. (Photo by Gisela Schober/Getty Images)

Auma Obama Net Worth

Auma Obama has a net worth estimated to be $10 million, which she has accumulated from her multiple career opportunities as an author and a journalist.