×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Join Thousands of Readers
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Why Nubians are renewing push for legal ethnic recognition

The Kenya Nubian Council of Elders hands over a report on citizenship grievances to Prof Makau Mutua during a meeting at Kibra Primary School on November 30, 2025. [Benard Orwongo, Standard]

The Nubian community has renewed its call for formal ethnic recognition, saying decades of administrative ambiguity and historical injustice continue to deny them equal access to citizenship rights, land security and political representation.

Speaking on behalf of the Nubian Council of Elders Dr Musa Mohamed said the community has endured more than a century of discrimination despite its deep historical roots in Kenya.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week
Unlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans Today
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in