Quick Info
| Profession | Politician, Social Activist, Lawyer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1976 |
| Age | 50 years |
| Birthplace | Dimapur, Nagaland |
Latest News about Hekani Jakhalu
09/12/2025
Hekani Jakhalu spoke at the closing of the 11th Naga Loinloom Festival in Chumoukedima as the special guest. She emphasized the need to preserve Naga identity, culture, and traditions by supporting indigenous weaving practices.
04/12/2025
Hekani Jakhalu addressed the Buyers and Suppliers Meet 2025 organized in Kisama under the RAMP Project. She described the event as an important platform for strengthening the MSME ecosystem and showcasing Nagaland’s entrepreneurs.
08/07/2025
Hekani Jakhalu was part of a Nagaland government delegation that visited Japan to strengthen bilateral ties and explore partnerships in employment, capacity building, and development. The trip included signing an MoU with Kochi Prefecture focused on human resource exchange and opportunities for Naga youth.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full name | Hekani Jakhalu Kense |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 163 cm |
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Salt and Pepper |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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| Marital Status | Married |
Relationships & More
| Husband/Spouse | Kevilezo Kense (businessman) |
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Family
| Father | Suhoi Inashe Jakhalu (deceased) |
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| Siblings | Akheto Jakhalu (Indian Air Force pilot) |
| Spouse | Kevilezo Kense (businessman) |
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Career
| Political Party | Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) |
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| Political Journey | Elected as MLA from Dimapur III constituency in 2023 Nagaland Assembly election with a victory margin of 1,536 votes; first female MLA in Nagaland in 60 years |
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| Professional Experience | Worked at Supreme Court of India and Delhi High Court; Partner at a New Delhi law firm until 2005; trained extensively at Harvard University, American University in Washington D.C., Amnesty International in San Francisco, and the United Nations Headquarters in New York |
| Founder | YouthNet Nagaland (founded 2006) |
Favourites
| Car Collection | Toyota Innova Crysta |
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Social Media
| https://x.com/JakhaluHekani | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/hekani-jakhalu-3a7103185 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Hekani Jakhalu is a social activist, advocate, and politician with the NDPP in India. | |
| 2. She gained prominence in March 2023 by winning the assembly election, becoming one of Nagaland's first female legislative assembly members. | |
| 3. Hekani hails from a middle-class Scheduled Tribe (ST) family in Nagaland. | |
| 4. During her studies in the USA, she interned with the United Nations-established Committee on the Status of Women. | |
| 5. In San Francisco, she was associated with Amnesty International from 2002 to 2003. | |
| 6. After practicing law in New Delhi, she founded the NGO YouthNet in Dimapur, Nagaland. | |
| 7. YouthNet focuses on providing job opportunities and skill-based education to Northeast Indian youth. | |
| 8. Upon returning to Nagaland, she joined the NDPP political party. | |
| 9. From 2008 to 2010, she chaired the NGO Young Indians. | |
| 10. In 2013, YouthNet initiated 'The Entrepreneur' program to support young entrepreneurs in the Northeast. | |
| 11. To boost local products, 'Made In Nagaland' center was established by YouthNet in 2018. | |
| 12. Hekani won the 2023 election from Dimapur III constituency. | |
| 13. Passionate about travel, she has explored numerous countries. | |
| 14. She owns over six cars, including a Toyota Innova Crysta. | |
| 15. Her net worth was estimated at around Rs. 4,25,01,300 in 2023, excluding her husband's assets. | |
| 16. From 2002 to 2003, she was associated with Amnesty International in San Francisco. | |
| 17. As of 2019, YouthNet had 30 employees and had helped 23,500 people. | |
| 18. YouthNet signed deals with JW Marriott Hotel and Pullman Hotels and Resorts to provide employment opportunities to youth in the northeast. | |
| 19. As of 2018, YouthNet had 30 employees and had helped 23,500 people. |