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Celebrating President Obama's Inauguration Dinner Dance in Harpur Suite
"A Defining moment in Bedford"

Mr Sam Ochieng, The Master of Ceremonies presenting the
winner's prize- a holiday to Kenya to Sandra Hullete after winning the environmental quiz. The flight tickets were donated by Kenya Airways and the holiday by Sarova Group of Hotels. Sandra will
stay at the world famous Mara Sarova Lodge, standing next is Michael Weru a Professional chef from Bedford
Bryan Kuria at the BBC radio Studios, the organisation was in daunted with media interest prior to Obamas' swearing in ceremony. The special show featured guests in three countries UK,US and Kenya

 

Aunty Regina dancing with the children Obama's expectations are very high. 14yr old Dennis Mbuthia
says a special prayer for the new President
A special programme on Kenya and Obama on BBC radio.
In the Studio in UK were KCB trustees; From Atlanta Georgia Dr, Mundia Kahiga an Economics Professor at Georgia University who was directly involved in fundraising and volunteering for Obama,
Mr Robbie Karume,  in Washington and  from Nairobi Kenya-
Mr Albert Adongo an IT Specialist with American Peace Corps partcipated in the show.
From far Right posing for the "Official Vote Campaign photo"
Councillor Randolf Charles, Chair Bedford Race Equality Council, Sam Ochieng Director Sacoma, Luke Fatturuso, Bedford Borough Council Democratic Engagement Officer and Jack Waiyaki Chairman of Kenyan Community Bedford. It was significant to remind all that Obama got into white House because of people casting votes.
Kenya Tourism stand at the event, showcasing Kenya Airways, Sarova Group of Hotels and other tour operators. Kenyans in Bedford had a lots of fun on the night
Luke Fatturoso, Bedford Borough Council's Democratic
Engagement Officer gave a speech on the importance of voting
Councillor Randlof Charles, Councillor Sue Oliver and Glenis Orkisz strategic Development Officer,Bedford Race Equality
Pastor Raphael Mugi a KCB Trustee at the Kenyan Community Bedford information stand. Proud to be Kenyans; It was all fun celebrating extraordinary and outstanding achievement from an Inspirational young President.
Young Claire wowed the crowds with "Hero" by Mariah Carey Glenis Orkisz, Strategic Development Officer, Bedford Race Equality Council commended KCB for its commitment to promoting social inclusion.
At the BBC radio studios Alvin Minami recited a poem in praise of President Barack Obama
Obama is inspiring our young people in Bedford
Sally was acknowledged as a shining example. As a KCB
volunteer she travels from Luton to befriend detainees
at Yarlswood immigration Detention Centre in Bedford
Pastor Leonard Kibaara; Kenyan Community Bedford Secretary,
he gave a speech entitled "How do you claim Obama"

There was lots of food including Obama's ancestral staple     DJ papa Josh entertained the guests with a variety of African and  food prepared by our Professional Chef Michael Weru                   Hip Hop Music.
based at the Edwardian Hotel on Shakespeare road in Bedford

A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL WHO MADE THIS EVENT A SUCCESS

To watch local ITV news featuring Kenyan Community Bedford Trustees on Obama's Swearing in Ceremony please click -player=ANG_News_15&void=279531