Jairus Jzay (left) and Loise Lihanda after being crowned Mr and Miss Albinism. PHOTO | HILARY KIMIYUPomp and colour highlighted the first ever Mr and Miss Albinism beauty pageant on Friday night at Carnivore grounds. In the end, Mr Jairus Jzay and Miss Loise Lihanda were crowned the overall winners of the first ever Mr and Miss Albinism to be held in the world. MISCONCEPTIONSDeputy President William Ruto among other distinguished dignitaries graced the event which also aimed to boost the confidence and fight stigma associated with people with albinism. Through this charity event, Albinism Society of Kenya (ASK) intends to raise money to support other existing programs such as Imarisha Masomo, Miwani Mashinani, Linda Ngozi, Cancer treatment, counselling services among others.

Source: Daily Nation October 22, 2016 13:30 UTC