Reactions from pupils at Stoke Newington School in London linked with Ratta Mixed Secondary School.

"It will be really great for Kenyan children to know that the most powerful man in the world is from their country. He will inspire many children to achieve."

"I think the world will change as there will be less racism and less war. Children in Kenya and America will be more aware of each other."

"I know it means a lot to the children of Kenya because it gives them hope to become whatever they want in life."

"Children in Kenya will start to learn more about America and vice versa.  It's good that Obama has children of his own because he can see the world through children’s eyes too. "

Reactions from pupils at Pudsey Primrose Hill Primary School which is linked with Kindu Primary in Kisumu

"The election was very exciting, I was amazed at the results! I think Obama is an intelligent man because he thought he could change history by becoming the first black President in the USA. And he could."

"I guess it would be good for the black Americans but I not really that bothered I am not that into politics. It must be a great achievement for him. I am slightly impressed because he started poor and became very powerful. I have learnt more about politics in the last couple of days then ever before in my life!"

"I think it means the world to Kenyan children and I bet they are celebrating. I really do not know how the world will change, but I do know that Kindu primary School in Kisumu will be talking about this in their letters."

How did they do that? 

Dozens of schools in Kenya and UK which are taking part in Plan UK's School Linking scheme.   More than 50 schools in the Kisumu area are taking part in the project.

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