Thursday, November 7, 2024 - Kenyan-born Huldah Hiltsley Momanyi made history after securing a seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives.
She became 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.
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.
Below is a video showing how she
was celebrated after winning the seat.
See how Kenyan- Born Huldah Momanyi Hiltsley was celebrated when she won The Minnesota House of Representatives Seat- She was born in Nyamira pic.twitter.com/PiGuNLWC3F
— DAILY POST 🇰🇪 (@dailypost_ke) November 7, 2024
The Kenyan DAILY POST.
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