Makonde community members conducted a mock election on Thursday following their attainment of citizenship last October. The community in Kwale did so in preparation for the August 8 general election, which they will participate in for the first time. The Makonde live in the Coast region but are originally from Mozambique where they were recruited by the British colonial authorities. Sabina Gasi casts her vote at Sawasawa grounds during a mock election in Msambweni, Kwale county, July 20, 2017. More on this: [VIDEO] Uhuru okays stateless Makonde community's citizenship, title deeds claimAlso read: Stateless people give up kids so they can get IDs, schooling

Source: The Star July 20, 2017 11:49 UTC