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Kenyans Gather To Watch Election

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The Tampa Tribune

Published: November 5, 2008

KISUMU, Kenya - Africans flocked to all-night parties, set off fireworks and hoisted cans of "Senator" beer Tuesday, determined to celebrate a moment in history as Barack Obama was elected the first black American president.

"Tonight we are not going to sleep," said Valentine Wambi, 23, a student at the University of Nairobi, where hundreds of students were holding an election party in the Kenyan capital. "It will be celebrations throughout."

In Nairobi's Kibera shantytown, one of the largest slums in Africa, hundreds gathered around a massive bonfire of burning tires. Residents joyfully held up Obama posters, blew whistles and waved American flags.

"We will be here until morning, and we will continue with celebrations if Obama wins," said organizer Sam Ouma, 32.

The Associated Press

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