The Albinism Society of Kenya have held a Mr and Miss Albinism beauty pageant in Nairobi to support those with the hereditary condition.
Albinism is a rare, hereditary condition that leads to a lack of pigmentation in the hair, skin and eyes. Without melanin in their skin, those with albinism are more vulnerable to the damaging effects of the sun.
In Africa, albinism is associated with many negative misconceptions and superstitions; consequently, albinos suffer stigma, alienation and even physical abuse.