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Somalis deserve citizenship status like other Kenyans

President William Ruto issues a passport to a resident after opening an Immigarions office in Garissa on February 06, 2025. [PSC, Standard]

The presidential directive to end special vetting of Kenyans who happen to be ethnic Somalis when applying for national identification documents is more than welcome.

For decades, the Kenyan state has essentially treated Kenyans who live along our borders as second-class citizens.

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