The eating of Cows and Goats: Obama inauguration in Kogelo – “So far, we have got four bulls and 20 goats but they are not enough,” Mr Ogombe said. He added they expected more than 3,000 people in Kogelo

The feasting has began in Kenya to mark Obama’s taking over of the USA on Tuesday. That day marks the end of white rule in the US and the rulers become Black.

There is word that the laws may be changed so that Obama may seek re-election more than the maximum eight year rule, read: Move underway to repeal Constitution’s term limits – This will benefit Obama presidency . That may also be the reason he has been granted life security service personnel to guard him for the rest of his life, read; A different law for Obama: Secret Service will protect him for life – the black man who takes over the powerful nation in the world . /API

Kogelo hosts cultural fete to mark big day

By John Oywa and George Olwenya

Kogelo village in Siaya is a hive of activity as celebrations kicked off ahead of US President-elect Barack Obama’s inauguration.

Jubilant villagers, Government officials and journalists thronged Barack Obama Primary School for a week-long festivity.

Kogelo is the homeland of Mr Obama’s father, Barack Obama Senior. Drumbeats rent the air as local musicians sang their hearts out in yesterday’s celebrations. East African Portland Cement Marketing Manager Francis Celi was the chief guest.

The firm and the Standard Group donated cement, food and cash to the event’s organising committee.

Standard Group Sales and Distribution Manager Moses Ochola gave the committee soft drinks, bread and cash to feed guests and participating teams.

Mr Ochola said the Standard Group had chosen to identify with the Kogelo community in appreciation of Obama’s achievement.

President-elect Obama visited Standard Group I&M offices in Nairobi during his trip to Kenya in 2006.

“The Standard and KTN will install a big screen at the school compound to give villagers a chance to watch the inauguration live,” said Ochola.

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The committee praised the Standard Group for the donation. Pots and sufurias were yesterday being transported to the school in readiness for feasting. Committee chairman Vitalis Ogombe said they had received four bulls and 20 goats.

“So far, we have got four bulls and 20 goats but they are not enough,” Mr Ogombe said. He added they expected more than 3,000 people in Kogelo.

Ogombe added that the climax of the celebration would be on Obama’s inauguration day, when Nyanza PC Paul Olando would be their chief guest. Traditional food was served alongside being taken through Obama’s history.

At Sarah Obama’s home, there was no activity as all family members had reportedly travelled to the US to witness the inauguration. The home remained deserted, with police officers dotting the compound.

“There are no people at home. Mama Sarah and her family travelled to America,” a police officer guarding the home told The Standard.

Siaya acting DC Ratunka ole Kikua also praised the Standard Group for what he termed good coverage of the run-up to the Obama inauguration.

Yesterday, The Standard on Sunday published a souvenir edition on Obama, which sold like hot cakes.

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