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Obama Day was a holiday celebrated in Kenya in November 2008 in honor of Barack Obama's victory in the 2008 United States presidential election.[1][2]
| Obama Day | |
|---|---|
President Obama
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| Observed by | Kenya |
| Type | National |
| Date | November 6 |
| Frequency | held once |
Shortly after the U.S. election result was announced, Kenyan president Mwai Kibaki declared the holiday because Obama was of Kenyan descent.[3]
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