Lilian Seenoi-Barr becomes first black person elected into public office in Northern Ireland

Lilian Seenoi-Barr, with Kenyan roots, becomes the first black politician elected into public office in Northern Ireland, UK. [Courtesy, RTE]

A Kenyan woman, Lilian Seenoi-Barr has made history as the first black person to be elected into public service in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

According to an Irish publication, RTE, Barr won the May 20 elections with 15.5 per cent of the total votes cast, to represent Derry and Strabane City Council.