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In Kenya, a holiday, song and dance for Obama
U.S. President-elect Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) arrives to speak to supporters with his wife Michelle (R) and their children Malia (2nd R) and Sasha during his election night rally after being declared the winner of the 2008 U.S. Presidential Campaign in Chicago November 4, 2008. REUTERS/Gary Hershorn
Posted Wednesday, November 5 2008 at 07:33
In Summary
- Government declares a public holiday on Thursday to celebrate the election of Barack Obama as the 44th president of the US.
- Kenyans celebrate Obama's victory with song and dance breaking out in Kibera, Nairobi and Kogelo, the US President-elect ancestral home.
"This means Obama's leadership of US is likely to bring world nations closer and bridge polarisation that currently exist," he said.
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Being realistic,a black man ruling USA is something big and also being a KENYAN know is something to be proud of...why?Because OBAMA son of KOGELO is being sworn in to be one of the powerful black man in the world.I'm proud of him and it would be an honor for KIBAKI to respect 20th and give us a holiday.
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for those who think the holiday was rediculous, just know that yes Mr. Kibaki is our leader but he is also a kenyan just like all of us. arent you excited? i cant think of any other way we could have celebrated. this is the monent. lets celebrate now who told you tommorow is yours?
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We all need to own this history making event by doing Obama proud.Support his cause and go ahead and make a difference in your neighborhood. THAT IS CHANGE THAT WE NEED!!!!
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