Kenyan-born Sally Kimondo recently made history by becoming the first Black Mayor of Dunstable, a town in Bedfordshire, United Kingdom.
Kimondo's appointment was confirmed by the Dunstable Town Council on the evening of Monday, 19 May, as the council described the milestone as a proud and historic moment. "We are proud to announce a truly historic milestone for our town.
Cllr Sally Kimondo has officially been appointed as the first black Mayor of Dunstable," the Dunstable Town Council announced.
The town council praised Kimondo as the ideal candidate for the job thanks to her "wealth of experience".