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The play ends with an enactment of Mr Obama's acceptance of the Democratic nomination, shying away from predictions about who will emerge victorious after the 4 November elections.
But Mr Orido is not quite so reserved about Mr Obama's prospects.
"He's going to win, why not?" he says. "Americans cannot be cheated, they know the right thing to do."
He says he wants everyone who watches his play to understand Mr Obama's story and learn about the virtues of hard work, selflessness, democracy and public service.
The message is especially important for Kenyans, he stresses.
In January, Kenya was rocked by post-election violence that left more than 1,500 people dead and 300,000 homeless.