In a twist few saw coming, former Nyamira Senator Mong’are Okong’o’s July 2024 book, Why Donald J. Trump Must Win 2024 – Unraveling the Intrigues of the 2024 Election, hit the nail on the head.
With Trump reclaiming the White House in a stunning election win against Vice President Kamala Harris, Okong’o’s predictions have turned heads internationally, especially in Kenya, where interest in American politics is rising.
Okong’o’s book offers an outsider’s perspective on Trump’s 2024 run, portraying him not just as a candidate but as a “symbol of a deeper ideological movement.”
The former Kenyan senator saw Trump as a figure connecting with millions of Americans who felt left out by the current political establishment.
The book details how key issues—like immigration, economic nationalism, and the concept of “America First”—would bring Trump back to power.
Okong’o described Trump’s base as a passionate coalition with deep concerns over the direction of the U.S., a description that now seems prophetic.
The story of Trump’s return to the Oval Office isn’t the only historic moment from this election cycle with a Kenyan connection.
Huldah Momanyi Hiltsley, a Kenyan-born American, also made history by winning a seat in Minnesota’s House of Representatives, becoming the first Kenyan immigrant to do so.
Running as a Democrat, Hiltsley defeated her Republican opponent in District 38A, marking a significant win not just for herself but for Kenyan Americans nationwide.
From Nyamira to the White House: Okong’o’s Prediction Comes True
In a July interview when launching his book, Okong’o explained his theory, saying that Trump’s candidacy was “about more than one man.”
He emphasized that Trump’s message resonated with voters who felt America’s values were slipping away amid rapidly changing policies on immigration, trade, and foreign relations.
“Trump’s victory represents a revival of traditional values that Americans feel are under threat,” he wrote, highlighting a sentiment that many political analysts say fueled Trump’s comeback.
As a political analyst, Okong’o drew from a distinctly Kenyan perspective, comparing America’s cultural divide to Africa’s political complexities. T
he 2024 U.S. election, he argued, was not just about political issues but about identity and power in a changing world.
At the same time, the spotlight on Kenyan-born Huldah Momanyi Hiltsley in Minnesota showed a contrasting storyline of inclusion.
Her campaign focused on community and equality, ideas that brought new hope to immigrants and African diaspora communities in the U.S.
“I wanted to bring together our community in Minnesota,” Hiltsley said in a recent interview, pointing to her platform’s focus on community building and representation.
Her success, Okong’o noted, symbolizes how immigrants are finding new ways to shape U.S. politics even as the broader landscape remains divided.
Hiltsley’s win is personal for Kenyans in America, especially for the large community in Minnesota, a state that has drawn immigrants from Kenya for decades.
Hiltsley, now a state legislator, speaks proudly of her Kenyan heritage, balancing her passion for community organizing in the U.S. with her love for her home country.
Okong’o’s book is generating buzz beyond Kenya, sparking discussions on how Trump’s win could alter U.S.-Africa relations.
With a focus on “America First” policies, Trump’s administration is expected to take a stricter stance on trade deals, immigration policies, and foreign aid programs.
For countries like Kenya, this shift could mean reevaluating trade partnerships and economic ties with the U.S. “Trump’s policies may encourage more self-reliance among African countries,” Okong’o suggests in his book, adding that they could also limit African exports to the U.S.
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