Shinda

Obama has won! All around Tanzania today we were hearing people happy about Obama's victory as we walked through the market, when riding on the daladala, and when we visited the fundi who makes our clothes. For those who think that he has no ties with his family back in Kenya, do not think that way. It is a collectivist culture here and family is very important no matter any issues that one has. Therefore, the people of East Africa associate with this new president elect.

We were at the local expat hotel at 6 AM in the morning and we saw Obama's speech as well as McCain's. We noticed for once the headlines around the world were cheering at our new president elect. This is an important time in our country's history, Obama represents for many the ideals of America and of course it comes at a time when this nation's economy is how it is. I feel Obama has alot of work to do in his presidency, and I hope he can fulfill those shoes. I am sure he can. I wish him good luck.