Wednesday, November 6, 2024 - Kenyan-born Huldah Hiltsley Momanyi has made history after securing a seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives.
She becomes the first Kenyan-born politician to hold office in the United
States under the Democratic–Farmer–Labor (DFL) Party after she won with 64.78
percent of the vote to represent Minnesota’s District 38A, which includes the
southwestern parts of Brooklyn Park and Osseo.
Hiltsley, a Bethel University
alumna, credits her decision to enter politics to her commitment to uplifting
her community and advocating for their needs in legislative processes.
She aims to address key issues
affecting her constituents, focusing on affordable housing, equitable access to
education and healthcare, and creating economic opportunities tailored to the
diverse population she represents.
She is originally from Nyamira County and moved to Minnesota
at the age of 9 and has since built
a strong reputation in public service and community advocacy.
Her campaign prioritized key issues such as public safety, equitable housing, and healthcare access, resonating with a diverse electorate that includes a large immigrant population.
The Kenyan DAILY POST.
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