4. Recognizing and registering the Shona stateless community can have a positive impact, not only on the socioeconomic lives of stateless persons, but on Kenyans overall. Even though the Kenyan government has taken steps to address the issue by establishing a national taskforce for the identification and registration of eligible stateless persons as Kenyan citizens, a significant amount of work still lies ahead. Direct government interventions, and further advocacy can support the integration of this community into social services, the formal labor market, and ultimately the socioeconomic development of the nation. xiv  Understanding the Socioeconomic Conditions of the Stateless Shona Community in Kenya 10183_Shona Report.indd 14 12/22/20 5:40 AM