"I was moved as I watched my grandson address a mammoth crowd,"
Posted on 08/31/2008 10:05:58 PM PDT by Libloather
Obama's speech electrifies Kenyans
11:59, August 31, 2008
Kenyans on Friday joined the world in celebrating U.S. Democratic Party nominee Senator Barrack Obama's acceptance to vie for the presidency and thus become first black American to run for the top seat.
Dozens of Obama's close relatives stayed awake across the country, particularly, Kogelo village, the family homestead, on Thursday night, awaiting his acceptance speech in Denver.
According to local dailies on Saturday, thousands remained glued to their television screens on night to follow the proceedings live from the United States as a five-km dust road stretch to Sarah Obama's homestead remained abuzz with activity.
Obama's grandmother, Sarah, said close relatives burnt midnight oil at the Kogelo village in Western Kenya to watch "one of our own" in his moment of glory.
"I was moved as I watched my grandson address a mammoth crowd," Sarah was quoted as saying by the Standard newspaper.
"We stayed up to watch him address the gathering and he spoke more like his father. I am sure his father would have loved to hear him speak the way he did," she added.
The family watched the acceptance speech early on Friday and a repeat on the television stations across the country.
After the speech, the close family members of the Democratic Party nominee gathered at his grandmother's house to celebrate.
"We are happy that he has been nominated to run for the presidency. As a family, we feel very happy because Barrack has done us proud and we can only wish him well in the remainder of the journey," said Said Obama, an uncle to the Illinois Senator.
"Foreign media houses booked appointments two weeks ago to interview the family today (Friday)," Said said.
Francis Atwoli, the secretary-general of the Central Organization of Trade Unions, told the Kenya's Nation newspaper that "the U.S. election is just like Kenya's presidential polls."
Assistant Minister Sylvester Wakoli said he is a great fan of the Illinois Senator and that he liked his speech. Education Assistant Minister Ayiecho Olweny congratulated Obama, saying that the man with Kenyan roots had a lot to offer not only to the United States, but to the world at large.
Cardinal John Njue said he was not around on Friday to watch Senator Obama's speech. However, he said that the U.S. election was the affair of the country's people and that it was up to them to decide who to lead them.
According to Sarah, her grandson has emerged from the bruising nomination battle as a captivating and forthright person who does not forget his roots.
Clasping a gigantic poster of her grandson, Sarah answered numerous questions from journalists.
"I am particularly pleased that my grandson embraced his toughest challenge, Hillary Clinton and they are now a winning team," she said.
Sarah said even though she was ailing, she would brace the pain and travel to the United States should Obama win the race.
"Barrack is like his late father, an ordinary person who did extraordinary things. He will bring change to the U.S.," a jovial Sarah said.
Kericho Mayor Moses Limo from Kenya's Rift Valley said if Obama wins the final elections, racism and tribalism would be a thing of the past.
In Nyeri, central Kenya, Knut central provincial council chairman John Ndung'u said he was still up at 0500 hrs when the Democratic presidential candidate was giving his speech.
Songs in praise of Obama were also played in various night joints countrywide.
In the lakeside city of Kisumu where many people idolize Barrack, many town residents followed his speech on television stations and cheered after he concluded his address. The Kisumu town was awash with musical lyrics in praise of the Illinois senator. Public service vehicles were painted with Obama posters. Caps and T-shirts labeled "Obama" were on display along the Kisumustreets.
"I am very excited. If things continue like this, then Obama will be America's next president," said Alice Akumu, a first trader in Kisumu.
Local leaders termed Obama's rise as "God send." Gwassi lawmaker, John Mbandi said the Senator's speech captured the aspirations of many.
"The world needs unifying leaders like Obama, leaders capable of demonstrating exemplary leadership," Mbandi told the Standard.
Source:Xinhua
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Revoke the obomanations green card and ship him to Kenya since he doesn’t want to prove he’s a US citizen.
I am not my brother’s keeper.
"I was moved as I watched my grandson address a mammoth crowd,"
Who gives a damn what the “world” thinks? (besides bedwetting, liberal scumbags?) If Kenya and Europe love Osama/Oblama so much, let them elect him to run THEIR countries.
THAT’s old news on the blogs. Those three relatives blurted out that information in interviews with European jounalists two or more years ago. The MSM here have been mum about it.
A link? Sorry, but I’m sure if you google it, something’s bound to pop up.
http://www.obamacrimes.com/
A Democrat Attorney has filed a lawsuit in Federal Court claiming that Obama cannot run for President. He's filed the law suit against Obama AND the Democrat Party.
http://www.obamacrimes.com/index.php/component/content/article/1-main/9-lawsuit-questions-obamas-eligibility-for-office-citenship-claim-at-issue
Lawsuit questions Obama's eligibility for office: citenship claim at issue
Jennifer Haberkorn THE WASHINGTON TIMES Thursday, August 28, 2008
Pennsylvania's former deputy attorney general and Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton supporter Philip J. Berg has filed a lawsuit in federal court in Pennsylvania accusing presumptive Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama of lying about his U.S. citizenship, which would make him ineligible to be president.
Mr. Berg is one of a faction of Clinton supporters who haven't heeded the party's call for unity, filing the suit just days before the opening of the Democratic National Convention, which will nominate Mr. Obama as the party's presidential candidate.
The suit, filed in U.S. District Court in Philadelphia last week, also names the Democratic National Committee and the Federal Election Commission and says Mr. Obama´s mother went to Kenya late in her pregnancy and ended up giving birth there. It also claims that later in life, Mr. Obama declared himself a citizen of Indonesia.
The Obama campaign has firmly said the Illinois Democrat is a natural-born citizen. Last month, the campaign posted on Mr. Obama's Web site a copy of his "certification of live birth." It says he was born in Honolulu on Aug. 4, 1961, two years after Hawaii was named the 50th state.
Mr. Berg said he was contacted about filing the lawsuit by a member or associate of the group PUMA, which was formed to support Mrs. Clinton shortly after she withdrew from the race. Its mission includes denouncing the Democratic Party and Mr. Obama's nomination.
"I really do not believe he is a natural-born citizen," said Mr. Berg, adding that he is not connected with Mrs. Clinton or her campaign.
Because the Luo tribe is expecting that the US military will intervene on their side if Obama wins.
Now I understand why George only gets $1/month. With all the half-siblings Barack has, the Obama family income only goes so far.
I’d like to the republican party send nobama’s half-brother ten bucks to double his annual income.
You’re mistaken if you thought I was upset or angry...
My statement was a statement of calm and coolly reasoned fact.
People for whom I have no respect, are incapable of arousing anger... Contempt is more likely.
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