But unlike their Indian counterparts who were brought in for railway construction and were later on recognised as a tribe in Kenya, the Nubians still remain stateless. In tens, disgruntled members of the Nubian community flock at Mr Hussein’s office in Kibra seeking assistance. Their problems range from challenges in acquiring the ID, land issues, (several Nubians have land, but cannot obtain documents to prove ownership because they lack IDs). His sentiments were shared by Abdul Rahman Mohamed who is a coordinator of the Nubian community in Kibos. !” Hassan Sharif, the chairperson of the Nubian Community in Kisii, said.

Source: Daily Nation December 16, 2023 18:46 UTC