Al-Nuseirat refugee camp Stories

Eid ul-Fitr in Gaza shadowed by bleakness as Israeli bombardment continues
XINHUA  |  Mar 31, 2025

As dawn broke, Abu Mohammed Abed stood in front of a dilapidated tent in the Al-Nuseirat refugee camp, wiping away his tears as he struggled to comfor...

How state plans to roll out the integration of refugees with host communities under Shirika Plan
Mary Wambui  |  Mar 30, 2025

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

Refugee's 10-year struggle with multiple health complications ends with successful surgery, baby delivery
Issa Hussein  |  Mar 26, 2025

The large multi modular goitre continued to grow as she failed to meet her transport and medical costs during her past referrals from the Hagardera re...

Shirika Plan inititive to integrate refugees into economy gets Cabinet nod
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 11, 2025

CS Murkomen said that the government is also focused on a long-term solution for the refugees through the Shirika Plan initiative which is designed to...

Curfew imposed at Kakuma Refugee Camp as protests over food and water escalate
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Mar 07, 2025

Deputy Camp Manager Sylvester Kuya announced that movement in and out of the camp during curfew hours would not be allowed.

Refugee crisis in Kiunga: Lamu County heightens medical surveillance to prevent disease outbreak
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 02, 2025

At least 482 refugees, mostly women and children, are being hosted by local families in Kiunga after they fled clashes that erupted between the Somali...

Garissa MCAs walk out of consultation meeting on socio-economic inclusion of refugees
Issa Hussein  |  Feb 11, 2025

Earlier, MPs from the host community raised contentious issues bedevilling the successful implementation of the plan.

Somali refugees in Dadaab fear Trump’s return will trigger new travel ban
The New Humanitarian  |  Feb 02, 2025

Tough new security checks meant the number of arriving refugees tumbled from the 84,994 recorded during Barack Obama’s last year in office to a record...

UN seeking land to accommodate growing refugee population 
Issa Hussein  |  Jan 28, 2025

A multi-sectoral meeting was recently held in Lodwar following a formal request by the UNHCR to the county government for land to expand the Kalobeyei...

Malawi struggles to feed thousands as refugees from Mozambique add to crisis
DW News  |  Jan 03, 2025

The UNHCR is struggling to feed existing refugees in Malawi due to a funding crisis at the UN's World Food Programme

Kenya, UN launch Sh3.7bn programme to improve refugee mobility, integration
Alfred Onyango  |  Dec 20, 2024

The initiative majorly seeks to improve governance and strengthen service delivery towards empowering communities affected by migration.

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.

MPs seek equal support for host communities amid rising refugee numbers
Amina Wako  |  Nov 09, 2024

Under the leadership of Sigor MP Peter Lochakapong, the committee concluded a two-day visit to Garissa County, revealing escalating tensions and resou...

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...

14 people killed by lightning strike in Uganda, police say
Reuters  |  Nov 03, 2024

The victims were mostly juveniles and included a nine-year-old girl, police said.

Kakuma residents decry neglect, demand fair access to resources amid refugee crisis
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 02, 2024

The Local communities have expressed their frustration over being deprived of basic needs which they say are primarily allocated for the refugees.

Report calls for comprehensive policy before integrating refugees in Kenya
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 08, 2024

The country is seeking to seal gaps that may deter a smooth integration during the first four-year transition phase.

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