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Health workers, community leaders unite to combat TB at Dadaab Refugee Camp
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Dec 10, 2024

The teams reach out to individuals affected by TB, educating them on the importance of maintaining a healthy diet and encouraging them to access healt...

MPs demand state intervention to forestall a potential refugee management crisis
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 28, 2024

Environmental degradation in areas with high refugee populations was also raised as a concern.

Interior ministry seeks more funding to tackle refugee management challenges
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 28, 2024

Beyond security, PS Bitok highlighted environmental challenges in the camps, such as deforestation and waste management issues.

Garissa leaders demand national refugee policy to address mounting challenges
Farhiya Hussein  |  Nov 08, 2024

The leaders agreed that the time is ripe for a robust refugee management policy to address the social, economic, and environmental pressures posed by...

UNHCR chief lauds Kenya's commitment to hosting refugees despite heavy costs
Charity Kilei  |  Jun 26, 2024

As of December 31, 2023, Kenya had hosted a total of 577,492 people, 506,715 (88 per cent) of them being refugees and 70,777 (12 per cent) being asylu...

Dadaab, Kakuma refugee camps receive Sh4.8 billion extra funding
Vincent Ombati  |  Jun 19, 2024

WFP Kenya Director Lauren Landis said the contribution will enable them to increase the food rations for the most vulnerable refugees and restore the...

World Environmental Day: Garissa officials call for collective action against poaching
Issa Hussein  |  Jun 05, 2024

The county KWS boss was responding to an incident where police in Dagahaley refugee camp pursued four men who killed a giraffe for game meat last even...

Kenya's refugee numbers climb to 691,868 in 2023, KNBS reports
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 22, 2024

Most of the refugees are from Somalia (371, 919), followed by South Sudan at 171, 402.

Dadaab, Kakuma refugee camps to be upgraded to settlements in urban support programme
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 07, 2024

This will be the first time refugee camps in the county will be integrated into the initiative.

Somalia's Prime Minister set to strengthen bilateral ties on maiden visit to Kenya
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Apr 25, 2024

During his visit, Prime Minister Bare is expected to sign nine bilateral agreements on behalf of Somalia, covering a wide range of areas including sec...

State launches Refugee Status Determination services in Mombasa
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 08, 2024

The Mombasa office has been offering reception, protection and documentation services, forcing thousands of people seeking refugee status to travel to...

Refugees married to Kenyans sue government over citizenship
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Mar 11, 2024

The petitioners argue that the government's refusal to change their statuses has denied them the opportunity to live with their husbands.

Ramadan 2024: UNHCR aid campaign targets Dadaab refugees
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 07, 2024

Funds from the Ramadan 2024 campaign will ensure continued provision of clean water and shelter kits to more than 350,000 refugees and host community...

Inside Kenyan Government's plan to integrate refugees in local communities
Dennis Tarus  |  Nov 29, 2023

The Shirika Plan to integrate 800,000 refugees into local communities will be presented to the Global Refugee Forum next month.

Somali-born champion of refugee education wins top UN award
United Nations  |  Nov 28, 2023

Abdullahi's experience led him to start the Refugee Youth Education Hub, focusing on education and youth development at the Dadaab refugee camp.

Thousands of flood-hit Dadaab refugees in urgent need of aid
Amina Wako  |  Nov 21, 2023

Within Dagahaley camp, more than 2,700 people are sheltering in five schools, while many others are sheltering with relatives.

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