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Viewing cable 08NAIROBI2588, U.S. ELECTION DAY IN KENYA

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08NAIROBI2588 2008-11-13 12:39 2011-08-25 00:00 UNCLASSIFIED Embassy Nairobi
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TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC IMMEDIATE 7584
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RUEHKH/AMEMBASSY KHARTOUM 2212
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UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 NAIROBI 002588 
 
SIPDIS 
 
DEPT FOR AF/E 
LONDON, PARIS FOR AFRICA WATCHER 
 
E.O.12958: N/A 
TAGS: KPAO KDEM PGOV KE
SUBJECT: U.S. ELECTION DAY IN KENYA 
 
1. Summary.  Kenyans see President-elect Barack Obama as their 
"favorite son," and are delighted by his election.  The Ambassador 
hosted an early morning November 5 event attended by over 2,000 
Kenyans to watch the results, and issued a statement highlighting 
the transparent and peaceful nature of the process (text para 8). 
The event was covered live by the Kenyan media.  Virtually all 
commentators and editorials have emphasized the transparent and 
orderly nature of the U.S. elections as a lesson that Kenyans must 
take to heart as the country moves ahead with fundamental electoral 
reform. End summary. 
 
2. President-elect Obama is seen as Kenya's favorite son (since his 
father was from Kenya, and there are Obama family members here), and 
there was enormous interest in the U.S. electoral process.  The 
campaign, starting with the primaries, was intensively covered by 
all the Kenyan media.  Without knowing better, one could have 
imagined that the election was taking place here.  During the weeks 
leading up to Election Day the major papers were dominated by 
stories about the presidential campaign. 
 
3. The Ambassador hosted a large event beginning at 5 am on November 
5 to watch the U.S. election results.  Over 2,000 Kenyans attended, 
many of them specially invited students from dozens of high schools 
and universities.  (During the months preceding the election, 
Mission speakers reached directly over 6,000 high school and 
university students throughout the country to talk about the U.S. 
electoral process.)  All those attending were astounded by how 
rapidly the election results were reported, and the final result 
known.  In contrast, the reporting of the results in the December 27 
Kenyan elections strung out over several days, with lack of 
transparency in the vote tallying process. 
 
4. Kenyans were very impressed by Republican candidate McCain's 
gracious concession speech and, in essence, by the general civility 
of the entire U.S. electoral process.  The entire event at the 
residence was broadcast live by all the major media.  In a very real 
sense, all Kenya watched the results and witnessed the democratic 
process with us.  Kenyans across the political, social, and ethnic 
spectrum have expressed appreciation for us having hosted such a 
public event, and many noted how educational it was for the next 
generation of voters. 
 
5. The other main center of attention in Kenya on election day was 
the Nyanza province homestead of "Granny Sarah," who raised Obama's 
father.  Obama's half-sister Auma and other family members were 
gathered there to watch the results.  There was extensive 
international media coverage at the homestead.  The Kenyan 
government provided appropriate security. 
 
6. As Kenyans watched the electoral returns come in, the atmosphere 
was electric. Once the results were known, Kenyans quickly started 
celebrating the election of President-elect Obama.  President Kibaki 
declared November 6 a national holiday in honor of Obama's victory. 
On November 6 various prayer meetings were convened all over the 
country to pray for the President-elect (from Nairobi to the coast 
to Nyanza in the west).  Many matatu public transportation vans flew 
American flags.  Prime Minister Odinga issued a statement from 
China, where he was attending an international conference, and Vice 
President Musyoka came by the Ambassador's election results watching 
event to offer congratulations.  The Kenyan media is giving 
extensive coverage to the transition underway in the U.S., citing it 
as an example Kenyans should emulate. 
 
7. Virtually all commentaries and editorials have emphasized that 
Kenyans must take to heart the lessons of the transparent, 
accountable, and peaceful nature of the U.S. election.  All have 
pointed out that Kenyans should absorb these lessons in order to 
carry out the fundamental electoral reforms envisaged in the 
national coalition accord.  (Electoral reform is moving forward in 
the Parliament, and the U.S. electoral process is having a positive 
impact.) 
 
8. Begin Text of Ambassador's remarks. We welcome the exceptional 
interest and enthusiasm manifested by the Kenyan people in the U.S. 
electoral process.  The strong and growing partnership between the 
United States and Kenya is in fact based on shared democratic 
values.  The U.S. electoral process reflected key elements of a 
strong democratic process.  The political campaign was characterized 
by open and frank discussion, including through debates.  The 
campaign was focused on issues.  The electoral process involved all 
Americans in a way reflecting the diversity that is one of the great 
strengths of the United States.  The process was peaceful, and 
voting was conducted in a manner to ensure transparency and 
 
NAIROBI 00002588  002 OF 002 
 
 
accountability.  Finally, the constitution and rule of law ensure 
that the will of the majority will be respected, while ensuring that 
the rights of all will be protected.  We value the friendship of the 
Kenyan people, and assure them that the United States will continue 
to stand by their side as they work to implement fundamental reforms 
in order to strengthen democratic institutions and the well-being of 
all Kenyans.  End text. 
RANNEBERGER