more than one country or are perceived to have such links and; are in a particular country under irregular migration conditions Members were reminded that it is up to each State to determine by law who its nationals are before actions can be taken to eliminate the risk factors identified above, provided that such determination is consistent with its obligations under international law, including with respect to non-discrimination. Guidelines for granting nationality were presented as follows: 3.0. AN AFRICAN CASE STUDY: THE MAKONDE COMMUNITY OF KENYA A documentary on the successful naturalisation of the Makonde Community that migrated to Kenya in 1930 was screened for the Members to appreciate. The Makonde originated from Mozambique and were brought to Kenya to work on sisal and sugar plantations at the coast of the country. The documentary chronicled the journey of the Makonde from statelessness to official registration and recognition as Kenyan citizens under the Government of Pres. Uhuru Kenyatta in Feb 2017. After years of fighting for naturalisation, the Makonde managed to get the attention of President Uhuru Kenyatta by embarking on a 400 kilometre trek to the capital city in October 2016 where they were formally addressed by the President upon arrival. The President agreed to grant the Makonde Community citizen status and the government went on to issue them with nationality registration certificates and I.Ds in the following months. This win for the Makonde Community can be used to encourage other stateless Africans to take action towards fighting for a nationality. 4.0. PRESENTATION BY THE AFRICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES’ RIGHTS A second presentation was shared by Mr. Ibrahim Kane of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights. Mr. Kane began by sharing a few words on the documentary that was screened and agreed that it sufficiently demonstrates that nationality is indeed an instrument of consolidation that unites people. He further encouraged members to fight for stateless individuals by making use of the aid provided by various organs who are available to assist. 4|Page