VOICED : A village dreams of Barack Obama's Kenyan homecoming

The transcript discusses the anticipation of Barack Obama's visit to Kenya, highlighting the economic and social impacts on his ancestral village, Kogelo. It covers the improvements in infrastructure, such as electricity and roads, that followed his election. The narrative also touches on Obama's family ties and the pride and inspiration he brings to Kenyans, illustrating his journey from humble beginnings to becoming a global leader.

What commercial activity is being undertaken in anticipation of Obama's visit to Kenya?

• Building a new airport

• Organizing a music festival

• Launching a new political party

• Producing T-shirts featuring Obama

What significant infrastructural change occurred in Kogelo after Obama's election in 2008?

• Introduction of a new railway line

• Construction of a new hospital

• Opening of a new university

• Arrival of National Grid electricity

How did Obama's election impact the local school in Kogelo?

• It got an ECD classroom and two additional classrooms

• It started offering free education

• It was renamed after Obama

• It received a new library

How does Obama's Kenyan family primarily view him?

• As a business partner

• As a family member

• As a celebrity

• As a political leader

What does Obama's rise to the presidency symbolize for many Kenyans?

• The influence of international relations

• The importance of education

• The power of political connections

• The potential to rise from humble beginnings