In Kogello village, Siaya county, the birth place of U.S. President Barack Obama's father, residents broke into song and dance as soon as it was projected that their son was headed for victory. The residents had kept vigil at Obama's grandmother Nyangoma home all night.

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Kenyans Urged to Follow U.S. Example

U.S. Ambassador Robert Godec has urged Kenyans to learn from the U.S. presidential election in which, despite the close vote, Americans embraced the way of peace and accepted ... Read more »

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