The British-based stepmother of Barack Obama described his inauguration
as America's new president as "beyond expectation" and a "gift" from God.
Kezia Obama, from Bracknell, in Berkshire, has joined family members from
Kenya for the ceremony in Washington DC which is expected to draw record
crowds.
The 67-year-old, who is celebrating with her children and grandchildren,
said she could not believe the way events had unfolded. "I feel so proud,
" she said. "I can't believe things have turned out this way. It is beyond expectation. It is a great thing for my family and for Barack."
A series of events marking the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th
president of the United States of America are set to take place this side
of the Atlantic.
American singer Kelly Rowland will be one of the performers at the Yes
We Did inauguration party at the Intercontinental Hotel in Park Lane,
central London.
The event will also celebrate the achievements of black Britons and other
performers will include British singer and TV presenter Mica Paris.
There will be more celebrations at two balls at the Royal Lancaster Hotel,
in central London, and The Davenport Hotel, in Dublin, which will raise
money for Democrats Abroad.
The US political party's overseas branch will use the money raised to encourage American voters living abroad to register to vote back home.
Oxford has taken inspiration from Hawaii where the new president was born
and spent most of his formative years. A Hawaiian luau will create a party atmosphere at the Kukui bar where party guests will include Oxford Union
president Charlie Holt.
American students and staff at Queen's University in Belfast will gather
in the Students' Union to watch Mr Obama take his oath.
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