'I was declared stateless while in Germany'

Former Islamic Party of Kenya leader, Khalid Balala explains a point during an interview at his residential house in Bombolulu, Mombasa county. He is one of the politicians who have been fighting for democracy in the country. 5th July 2015. [Photo/Omondi Onyango/Standard]

Salim Khalid Balala, 58, was a preacher and most vocal figure during the Islamic Party of Kenya (IPK)'s struggle for multiparty democracy in Mombasa in 1991.

This is what he had to say: IPK leaders had five meetings with Forum for Restoration of Democracy (Ford) leadership including Bamahriz in 1991 before we led Mombasa residents into the streets.