Kenyans living with albinism to get free sun care products

Nominated MP Isaac Mwaura (2nd Right) is joined by KEMSA Operations Director Joshua Obell (Left) PS Labour Social security and services Ismail Ali Noor (2nd Left), Wajir North MP Mohamed Hussein Gabbow and Lydia Mugure(right). PHOTO: WILLIS AWANDU/STANDARD

NAIROBI: The Government is set to spend Sh144 million for the skin care products' programme on people living with albinism.

The programme being implemented by the government through The National Council of People with Disability (NCPWD) in partnership with Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) aims at buying and distributing for free assorted products to help people living with albinism to cope with their condition.