Youngsters with albinism are stepping into the limelight, hoping to be named Kenya’s first Mr and Miss Albino.

Albinism has been associated with many negative misconceptions and superstitions. As a result, many albinos suffer stigma, alienation and even physical abuse.

The pageant being held later in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, also aims to boost the confidence of young people with albinism.

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