Kenya declares holiday for Obama

Kenya declares holiday for Obama

Kenya declares holiday for Obama
Kenyans in Nairobi celebrate Barack Obama's victory in the US election
There were all-night victory parties across the country

Kenya has declared Thursday a public holiday to celebrate the election of Barack Obama to the US presidency.

Mr Obama's father was from Kenya and his victory has prompted jubilation across the country.

"We the Kenyan people are immensely proud of your Kenyan roots," President Mwai Kibaki said.

The BBC's Juliet Njeri says Mr Obama's step-grandmother was seen dancing and cheering jubilantly outside her house after the results were declared.