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Clinton 'wins' in Obama's ancestral home

The residents of the hometown of Barack Obama's father have held a mock election, overwhelmingly voting for Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton.

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Kenyans in President Barack Obama's ancestral hometown have held their own version of the US presidential election, leaning heavily toward Obama's own favourite in the race - Hillary Clinton.

Tuesday's mock poll was held in Nyangoma-Kogelo, the birthplace of Obama's father.

Organiser, Kenyan comedian Laurence Oyange, says it's a way Kenyans can connect to America.

But the poll was boycotted by Malik Obama, the president's half-brother who has said he supports Trump.

Of the 105 voters, 78 per cent of them favoured Clinton. Eleven per cent went for Donald Trump. Other ballots were spoiled or disqualified.

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The community also held mock US elections during Obama's elections.


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