A once in a generation Window of Opportunity is now open to Luo Nyanza due to President Obama’s historic election victory. Where is the strategy for our region to benefit from this? Where are our intellectuals, visionaries and capitalists to promote the region, our culture and the region’s (potential) products and services? What vehicle/s will […]
On 11/6/08, john maina wrote: I’ve just been elected president of a global super power after struggling to make it for 47 years, Somewhere in the forgotten part of the world I hear a third world country which calls me ‘our son” is having a holiday to celebrate the significance my election will have on […]
Hey, Want a free Obama sticker to celebrate our victory? It’s designed by Shepard Fairey, the artist who created the iconic HOPE poster. And MoveOn’s giving them away totally free–even the shipping’s free. I just got mine. Click this link to get your free Obama sticker: http://pol.moveon.org/shepstickers/?id=-10279747-Dn2VYrx&rc= Thanks! Have a happy November’08! George – – […]
——– Original Message ——– Subject: Auma Obama From: George Mungai Date: Fri, November 07, 2008 1:25 am I’m surprised that no-one (including we Kenyans), seems to have noted the gratitude that US President-elect Barack Obama extended to his Kenyan half-sister Auma Obama in his 4th November 2008 acceptance speech in Chicago. In terms of his […]
This is a letter that the new LUCO sent to the new first Luo President of the United States of America. _________________________________ Dear President Barack Obama, Luo United Communities Organization (LUCO) and her members congratulate you on becoming the first African American president of the United States of America. To many you have become the […]
— On Wed, 11/5/08, odhiambo okecth wrote: From: odhiambo okecth Subject: Congratulations to President Barrack Obama Received: Wednesday, November 5, 2008, 6:06 AM As was expected, the people of the United States of America did not disappoint. They came one by one and voted for Senator Barack Obama in all their numbers so convincingly that […]
Hello Wanabidii, I hope you all had a fantastic Obama day there in Kenya!!! The excitement was more than words can describe. May this day serve as a reminder that a day is also coming to Kenya (and even now is) when we will cease to judge each other by our surnames, tribes and other […]
— On Tue, 11/4/08, Leo Odera Omolo wrote: HUGE CONGREGETION OF BISHOPS AND CHURCH LEADERS CONVERGED AT ALEGO KOGELO VILLAGE IN SIAYA TO KEEP VIGIL AND PRAYERS FOR OBAMA’S ELECTION VICTORY IN THE US. The Situation Report By Leo Odera Omolo In Kisumu. This city of one million people , which is located in the […]
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 […]
People Of The World, No politician I voted for, or supported dearly has ever won an election. Ratibu Hussein Ali lost to Nathan Kahara, Achieng Oneko lost to Mwangi Mathai, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga lost to Moi, Raila Odinga lost to Moi, Gore lost to Bush, Kerry lost to Bush and Raila lost to Kibaki. I […]
Kenyan Community Abroad ` Mailing address: P.O.Box 50097 P.O. Box 2160 Washington, D.C. 20091, USA New York, New York 10108. USA KCA STATEMENT: NOV 5TH, 2008 KENYANS ABROAD CONGRATULATE SENATOR BARACK OBAMA, 44th PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: The Kenyan Community Abroad (KCA), a Washington DC-based non-profit organization of Kenyans living in the […]
http://blog.jaluo.com/?p=1579 Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2008 08:48:06 -0800 (PST) From: Judy Miriga Subject: Re: To hell with your – Who is Barack Obama Wilson Ngibuini – – – – – – – – – – – Folks, Â These Kyuks dont get it, they are in serious space dream…… When people are quite to cool […]
As was expected, the people of the United States of America did not disappoint. They came one by one and voted for Senator Barack Obama in all their numbers so convincingly that Senator McCain did not waste time conceding defeat. This election has been historic in many senses. First, the people of the USA have […]
From: ann waithira Sent: Wednesday, November 5, 2008 9:15:01 AM Subject: DOES OBAMA VICTORY MEAN ANYTHING TO YOU? Dear YP’s lUCK IS WHEN READINESS MEETS OPPORTUNITY. Obama is young, charismatic. American wanted change = OPPORTUNITY. Obama was READY with the right message, and having seemed to have DONE HIS HOMEWORK pretty well for the last […]
U.S. Democratic presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama and his wife Michelle prepare to cast their votes in the U.S. presidential election as their daughters Malia (L) and Sasha look on, at the Beulah Shoesmith Elementary School in Chicago on Tuesday. Photo/REUTERS – – – Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2008 20:26:36 +0000 From: Nicholas Mireri Subject: […]
Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2008 22:50:02 -0800 (PST) From: odhiambo okecth Subject: Fw; Obama campaign finances There is one thing that I have learnt from the Obama campaigns; the power of mass mobilization. At KCDN, as we approach 5th December 2008, can we mobilize as many friends as possible to be of help to our […]
Here are a few pointers for white people. 1. Don’t personally congratulate all your black friends. Black people are not a sports team, and Obama did not win the Super Bowl. 2. Don’t declare that you “never thought you’d see the day.” You never thought you’d see the day? 3. Don’t start crossing the street […]
States Kerry won in 2004 State Obama McCain Diff D.C. 82 13 69 Hawaii 68 27 41 New York 64 31 33 Delaware 63 33 30 California 61 35 26 Illinois 60 38 22 Rhode Island 48 26 22 Connecticut 56 35 21 Vermont 57 36 21 Maryland 57 38 19 Massachusetts 55 37 18 […]
Hey! What’s being “Muslim” got to do with leadership anyway…i don’t ge it!! When Colin Powell was endorsing Obama! He was concerned about some people in the Mcain Camp referring to Obama, as a Muslim and this is what he said [Colin Powel], “He’s always been a Christian. But the really right answer is, what […]
The world’s verdict will be harsh if the US rejects the man it yearns for An America that disdains Obama for his global support risks turning current anti-Bush feeling into something far worse All comments (770) Jonathan Freedland The Guardian, Wednesday September 10 2008 Article history The feeling is familiar. I had it four years […]