Obama Day
| Obama Day | |
|---|---|
 President Obama | |
| Observed by | Kenya |
| Type | National |
| Date | November 6 |
| Frequency | annual |
Obama Day was a holiday celebrated in Kenya on November 2008 in honor of Barack Obama's victory in the United States presidential election, 2008.[1][2]
Shortly after the U.S. election result was announced, Kenyan president Mwai Kibaki declared the holiday, because Obama's father, Barack Obama, Sr., was Kenyan.[3]
References
- ↑ Orlale, Odhiambo (November 6, 2008). "Kenyans can learn a lot from US poll". Retrieved 2008-11-11.
- ↑ Rothmeyer, Karen (November 6, 2008). "Dreams from his father". International Herald Tribune. Retrieved 2008-11-11.
- ↑ "Kenya declares holiday for Obama". BBC News. November 5, 2008. Retrieved 2008-11-11.
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