I feel healthy and comfortable in my own skin

Renowned lawyer MUMBI NGUGI was born with albinism 49 years ago at a time when not much was known about the condition. In fact, it was widely accepted that she would not live beyond age 40, but today she is a woman to reckon with, both socially and professionally. She spoke to NJOKI CHEGE

I was born in Banana Hill, Kiambu, and growing up as a ‘different’ child was not easy. However, with the love and support of my parents and ten siblings, I managed to rise above the limitations of my condition as a child living with albinism. I also had an older brother who had albinism.

Mumbi Ngugi