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Valencia Bosibori, Miss Albinism First runners up during the 4th International Albinism Awareness Day on June 13, 2018. [Wilberforce Okwiri/Standard]
Loyce Lihanda, the reigning Miss Albinism Kenya, has refused to let the colour of her skin hold her back and in effect triumphed over prejudice.
She shares her journey to her prestigious achievement, recounting the setbacks early in life that included fellow pupils flocking to feel her skin in bemusement.
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