Department of Refugee Services Stories

As of the end of February 2025, the total population of refugees and asylum seekers in Kenya was 836,907.

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

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

The department also instructed refugees to ensure they have valid CTDs and other documentation that complies with their refugee status to access servi...

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