Vitiligo victims unite to increase awareness and prevent stigma

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George Kamau was 19 when he noticed white conspicuous patches on his cheeks. The now 25-year-old photographer and model was diagnosed with Vitiligo – an autoimmune condition characterised by formation of white or light patches on the skin.

“This came as a surprise,” said Mr Kamau, adding that the transformation his skin underwent was fast and painless. “Within six months, my whole body didn’t have any black spots or patches. My whole body turned white.”