President Uhuru declares Makonde 43rd tribe of Kenya

President Uhuru Kenyatta issuing an ID and other Kenyan documents to Makonde community chairperson Thomas Nguli at Sawasawa grounds in Msambweni Sub County, Kwale County. PHOTOS By: Tobias Chanji/Standard

More than 1,076 Makonde community members were issued with Kenyan Identity cards (IDs) and officially declared as the 43^rd tribe of Kenya by President Uhuru Kenyatta on Wednesday.

In the event that took place at Sawasawa grounds in Msambweni, Kwale County the President apologised to the tribe for the delay in issuance of the Kenyan documents that were due in December last year.