Kogelo, a typically sleepy village in rural western Kenya, erupted into dances and celebrations after it emerged that President Obama, called here "favorite son", has been elected to a second term in office.

Hundreds of Kogelo residents started dancing, holding in their hands tree branches or picking up the plastic chairs they sat on above their heads, right after the news of Obama projected reelection broke.

Obama's late father grew up in Kogelo, while his step-grandmother, Sarah Obama, and other relatives still live here.

The people of Kogelo, who call Obama their favorite son and know he has been the only one to put them on the map, say they will keep the party going until Friday.

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