WUEH! Here's The GORGEOUS Beauty Who Was Crowned Miss Albinism Kenya (PHOTOS)

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Prejudice is targeted against people with albinism - a genetic condition in which people lack colour pigmentation in their skin, hair and eyes - in many African countries.

The situation is so dire in some East African countries that albinos are hunted for their body parts which are believed to cure deadly diseases, a belief that is yet to be proven.

It is for this reason that the Albinism Society of Kenya (ASK) organized the first Mr & Miss Albinism beauty pageant dubbed 'Beauty Beyond the Skin' to help alienate discrimination against people living with this condition.

Together with Kenya's first albino law maker Isaac Mwaura, the body was out to show that it is possible to have people living with albinism who are as beautiful and confident.

The inaugural event was held at Carnivore Grounds in Nairobi on Friday, October 21 and it was graced prominent personalities including Deputy President William Ruto, Tourism Cabinet Secretary (CS) Phyllis Kandie, KFCB CEO Ezekiel Mutua among others.

As fate would have it, Loise Lihanda was crowned the fairest beauty while a gentleman by the name Jairus Jzay won the Mr Albinism title. Looking at her, you'll also agree that she deserved to win.

Here are some photos of the beautiful Loise. Drumroll, please?

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