Kenyan-born politician Huldah Momanyi-Hiltsley has won re-election to the Minnesota House of Representatives.According to unofficial results released by the Minnesota Secretary of State, Momanyi-Hiltsley received 9,852 votes, representing 71.8 per cent of the vote, while her Republican challenger, Charlie Kistler, received 3,840 votes, or 28 per cent.
Blog
-
Abdul El-Sayed: Former football star of African descent wins US election
Abdul El-Sayed, a former university football captain and Oxford varsity player, has been elected to the U.S. Senate representing Michigan.The 42-year-old physician, public health advocate, and lifelong sports enthusiast secured a landmark victory on Wednesday, capping a remarkable transition from high-level student-athlete to national political figure.
-
Kenyans risk Sh4 million fine, four-year jail term for possessing banned plastic bags – NEMA
Listen to articleUnder Regulation 6, the manufacture, importation, exportation, possession, use or sale of plastic carrier and flat bags is prohibited without authorisation from NEMA.Kenyans found in possession of banned plastic carrier bags risk paying fines of up to Sh4 million or serving a four-year jail term as the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) intensifies its crackdown on illegal plastic packaging materials.
-
Nominated MCA Hassan Duale now wants CCTV installed on Kenyatta Avenue stretch in Nakuru Town
Nakuru’s Kenyatta Avenue might just have CCTV cameras installed soon.This follows amotion by Nominated Member of County Assembly of Nakuru Hassan Duale.The youthful MCA on Wednesday November 4 during house proceedings, moved a motion on the same.Through the motion, MCA Duale urges the County Executive to install CCTV cameras along the Free Area – State House 58 – Kenyatta Avenue stretch up to Soilo Interchange.
-
Court gives Mosop MP Kirwa five days to explain prolonged absence from Parliament
The High Court has given Mosop MP Abraham Kirwa and the Speaker of the National Assembly another opportunity to defend themselves in a case seeking to have the legislator’s seat declared vacant over his prolonged absence from Parliament.Justice Roselyne Aburili allowed applications by the Speaker and Mr Kirwa to reopen proceedings, paving the way for them to respond to claims that the constituency has been left without effective representation because of the MP’s absence for more than two years.
-
Kenyans seek better results on return to the pool at Dakar Youth Olympics
Kenya’s Jeremy Rieck, Macrine Kalombo and Neo Olengo return to the pool this afternoon seeking improved times after missing out on final places on day two of swimming action at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games.
The trio failed to progress in their respective 100m races on Tuesday but will have another opportunity to strengthen their performances as the competition continues.
Rieck clocked 59.15 seconds in Heat Four of the men’s 100m Backstroke but fell short of qualification. Kalombo also missed out in the women’s 100m Breaststroke after recording 1:23.33 in Heat Two, while Olengo posted 1:08.49 in Heat Three of the men’s equivalent event.
Rieck, who reached the men’s 100m Butterfly final on the opening day, will compete in the 50m Butterfly this afternoon before concluding his campaign tomorrow, November 5, in the 50m Backstroke.
Despite missing out on another final, the Kenyan is relishing his first Youth Olympic Games experience and believes the international exposure will benefit his development.
“It’s quite educational and when I go back to my training, I’ll take what I’ve learned from here and implement it in training so that I can become better and faster,” he said.
Kalombo will compete in the women’s 200m Individual Medley this afternoon before rounding off her campaign in the 50m Breaststroke on November 5. She is targeting personal best times and a place in the final.
“I have 200m tomorrow and 50 breaststroke on the next day, and I’m hoping for improved personal best and good times. I’m very proud of myself and I’m hoping for the best,” she said.
She added that interacting with swimmers from different backgrounds had exposed her to new training approaches and mental preparation techniques.
Olengo will return for the men’s 50m Freestyle this afternoon before completing his campaign in the 50m Breaststroke on November 5.
Meanwhile, Isabelle Mwangi is yet to make her debut. She will compete in the women’s 50m Freestyle this afternoon before rounding off her campaign in the 200m Freestyle on November 6.
The four swimmers qualified for the Games after strong performances at the 2026 ANOCA Zone Five Youth Games, where Kenya topped the swimming medal standings with 12 gold, 10 silver and one bronze.
The swimming programme runs until November 6, giving the Kenyan quartet further opportunities to improve their times and gain valuable international experience.
-
Man Utd fans love what Matheus Cunha wrote underneath Shea Lacey’s post after Roma win
Matheus Cunha and Shea Lacey have shared a touching moment on Instagram after the pair registered goal involvements in Manchester United’s 3-2 comeback win versus Roma.
The English youngster took to Instagram and posted an image of him and Cunha embracing at Old Trafford, captioned: “Until the very end. Thank you Old Trafford.”
The Brazilian, who bagged a brace on Tuesday evening, wrote back: “It shows how much I believe in you.” Other members of the Red Devils squad also commented beneath Lacey’s image.
Other players, including club captain and goalscorer on the night Fernandes, who commented “My kid,” took to Lacey’s post and left heartwarming words – after the former’s x-rated rant, delivered post-match in the Champions League, forced Amazon Prime to apologise.
Youngsters Andrey Santos and Harry Amass commented “Amazing” and love heart emojis, respectively, while Jack Fletcher, son of Red Devils icon Darren Fletcher, left a star emoji beneath Lacey’s image.
The latter’s twin brother Jack also commented fire emojis in response to the Englishman’s post; Patrick Dorgu left love-heart-eyes emojis.
Manchester United fell 2-0 behind after just 17 minutes in the Champions League on Tuesday evening, conceding to Roma’s Matias Soule and Donyell Malen.
After 58 minutes, the Red Devils won and converted a penalty courtesy of Bruno Fernandes, before a brace from Cunha sealed comeback victory for Manchester United.
Those strikes arrived in the 83rd and 86th minutes, with Lacey assisting the latter goal that gave Michael Carrick’s men three much-needed points in Europe.
The Red Devils are now positioned 17th in the Champions League league phase standings; however, a draw or loss yesterday would have seen them plummet as low as 25th.
Lacey, 19, replaced Amad Diallo off of the bench for Manchester United, completing three of four attempted dribbles in a 15-minute cameo.
Lacey provided eight carries, won five of six attempted ground duels and tackles, and provided an assist for Cunha’s second strike.
Of the youngster’s performance, Carrick, who engaged in a sideline incident with Cunha on Tuesday evening, spoke glowingly, claiming that Lacey has “that little glint in his eye” and is beloved by Manchester United.
The Red Devils boss said: "Not going too over the top, but at the same time [I’m] absolutely delighted for Shea."We love him to bits. He's a great young man, he's desperate to do well, he's got great ability.
“So, in terms of coming inside and finding the pass [for Cunha’s goal], that's not surprising. He's got that little glint in his eye, he plays with a bit of mischief, so he's always looking to have that.
“But I was just as happy seeing him defending as a right-back when we needed that in the moments, as a rounded footballer,” continued Carrick. “You've got to be able to do that.
"So, I was just as pleased seeing him do that on the defensive side, and seeing younger players take the opportunity. I think he gave everybody a bit of a lift coming on the pitch, and it was fantastic to see.”
Elsewhere, Cunha, whose spat with Carrick has now been explained, saw red after receiving an initial booking for taking off his shirt in the 87th minute, then another in the 91st for a foul.
Manchester United return to Premier League action against Aston Villa this weekend, at Old Trafford, on Sunday at 4:30pm.
-
Jubilee Asset Management Launches the Fourth Financial Advisory Centre in Meru
Jubilee Asset Management Limited (JAML), a wholly owned subsidiary of Jubilee Holdings, has today officially opened its fourth Financial Advisory Centre in Kenya, expanding its presence to Meru. The Centre is part of Jubilee’s commitment to bringing professional investment advisory and wealth management services closer to individuals, businesses and institutions across the Mt.
-
Mango and avocado diet linked to better heart health in adults with prediabetes
Listen to articleResearchers found that participants who added the two fruits to their daily meals experienced improvements in their blood vessels' ability to expand and allow blood to flow, compared with those who followed a similar diet without the fruits.Eating an avocado and a cup of mango every day could help improve blood vessel health in adults with prediabetes, according to a study that found better blood circulation among participants who followed the diet for eight weeks.
-
Kenyan-Born Huldah Momanyi Secures Second Term in Minnesota House After Landslide Win
VictoryKenyan-born politician Huldah Momanyi has secured a second term in the Minnesota House of Representatives after winning the 2026 United States midterm elections.Kenyan-born politician Huldah Momanyi-Hiltsley has secured a second term in the Minnesota House of Representatives after winning the 2026 United States midterm elections with a victory in District 38A.