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Celebration in Kenya as Obama set to take office
Posted Tuesday, January 20 2009 at 10:03
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Two bulls have been slaughtered early Tuesday morning in Kogelo village, Nyanza.
Kenyans will follow the inauguration ceremonies on giant screens.
On the day that Barack Obama will be sworn in as the 44th President of the US, celebrations have taken off in his father’s homeland of Kenya.
In Nyanza’s Kogelo village, the rural home of his father Barack Obama Snr, two bulls have been slaughtered early Tuesday morning in anticipation of an overnight party after his inauguration in Washington DC.
Being a farming community, the residents are still tending to their farms before going to celebrate their son’s achievement.
They are expected to trickle in at the homestead at around 11.00 am.
In major cities across the country, Kenyans will follow the inauguration ceremonies on giant screens placed in strategic places and in entertainment spots.
In the coastal town of Malindi, the local brew (Mnazi) went out of stock at the nearby Mbuzi Wengi centre.
Residents of Kisumu Ndogo village were in upbeat mood as they waited enthusiastically for the ceremony at 8pm.
“We are so excited because we know it is Kenya taking over America. Our own Barrack Obama is becoming the most powerful man on earth. Isn’t that something worth celebrating?” posed Mr Stephen Ogalo from Watamu village.
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Submitted by RaspstarbPosted January 22, 2009 01:31 AM
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Submitted by kapuch
1/20/09--inauguration 1/21/09--in office working. ope kogelo forks realize hard work pays.if there is anybody to celebrate its pple of color in usa.God bless Mr president and give him wisdom to lead this country.amen n amen n amen
Posted January 21, 2009 10:01 AM -
Submitted by zait
asma_756,, i concur with you,why give women a row deal? imagine if Wangare Mathai was a man? Look at our education system now,teachers given araw deal,children cant get quality and adequate education?WHY?to shut them out of good life and leadership. to justfy our momments of joy over Obama today,can all those men who have neglected their families go back to their duties. wonder how many are drunk now?
Posted January 21, 2009 04:11 AM -
Submitted by naliweliwalo
Woloyayee, I hope that the people in Kogelo are going to spare some bulls so that they can mate with the heifers for future offspring, as it seems that they are slaughtering bulls every day!
Posted January 20, 2009 11:00 PM -
Submitted by narc
I wonder,had Obama been brought up in kenya would he have gone the way of Mboya,Ouko,Odhiambo Mbai?some food for thought to go with the bulls..congrats Jatelo!
Posted January 20, 2009 09:31 PM
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Typical of kaffirs to live vicariously through others. Get a life coons!