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.
Not only have these Kenyans not been able to access essential public goods and services, but they have also had to jump over added hoops to be officially recognised as Kenyan.
And while this problem has impacted all border communities, Somalis have particularly faced special discrimination.
