EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY SECRETARIAT
P.O. Box 1096
ARUSHA, TANZANIA
Tel: 255-27-2504253/8
Fax: 255-27-2504255/2504481
E-mail: eac@eachq.org
Our Ref: ADM/30
Date: 4 November 2008

H.E. Excellency Barack Obama
President Elect of the United States of America
Washington D.C.
USA

It is with great joy and pride that, on behalf of the East African Community, and on my own behalf, I extend to your Excellency warm congratulations on your historic election as the 44th President of the United States of America.

Your election is a defining moment in American history. It has reverberated on a global scale and has given hope to a new world order. East Africa is especially proud of your ascendancy to the pinnacle of world leadership, given your East African roots.

The rallying mantra of Change and Yes, We Can! touched the hearts and minds of everybody who looks forward to the United States regaining an ethical stature in world politics and economics.

We wish your Excellency good health, happiness and success in your great mission. We look forward to the period ahead of strengthened relations between the East African Community and your great country.

Accept, your Excellency, the assurance of my highest consideration.

(SIGNED)

Amb. Juma V. Mwapachu
SECRETARY GENERAL

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Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2008 02:27:12 -0800 (PST)
From: Leo Odera Omolo
Subject: EAC CONGRATULATE PRESIDENT ELECT BARRACK OBAMA