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"content": "treated like any other cosmetic. It is very expensive and far beyond the reach of most Kenyans who have that skin condition. It is their petition that the Government should waive duty on the sunscreen lotion that is used by persons with albinism in order to ensure affordability and accessibility by all persons with albinism to reduce the rate of skin cancer that is threatening to wipe them out. That group of Kenyans is not represented on the Council of Persons with Disabilities; it is not represented in this House or even in the local authorities. They are asking that the Government should set aside certain positions for nominations of persons with albinism, so that they are represented at all levels. Indeed, persons with albinism are very noticeable in a crowd. They stand out and yet, they have not been visible at all in the eyes of our laws and statutes, and time has come that they are praying for that recognition. It is George Bernard Shaw who once said that: âThe greatest cruelty man can suffer is not to hate another human being, but it is to be indifferent to them.â Indeed, as a nation, we have been indifferent to persons with albinism and they have suffered discrimination in employment, healthcare and other sectors of our society. It is not until recently that a young lady by the name of Ms. Lupita Nyongâo produced a story about persons with albinism that shocked the world. We are honoured that, that famous daughter of a famous father who is a Member of this House, has done an outstanding production and some work that will change the lives of many Kenyans who are suffering from albinism. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, Ms. Lupita Nyongâo and leaders of the Albinism Society of Kenya are in the House with us today. We pray that their humble petition will be acted upon by this House. We so humbly pray."
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