UNHCR in Kenya places high regard in creating awareness among the public about the plight of refugees and the Kenya refugee programme. Kenyans have coexisted with the refugees peacefully over the years. It is because of this that we use different channels to disseminate information about the current and evolving situation.
Our main partners include the media, institutions of higher learning and the civil society. We believe that interaction and communication is power.
Media Focal Point
Yvonne Ndege
- Tel +254 (0) 20 423 2122
- Mobile +254 (0) 797 735 977
- Email Ndege@unhcr.org
- Twitter @YvonneNdege
Information for journalists, film-makers and researchers visiting Dadaab and Kakuma Refugee Camps
Journalists, researchers, scholars and film-makers intending to visit refugee camps in Kenya are required to obtain a letter of approval from the government of Kenya.
- Local and foreign journalists are required to obtain accreditation from the Media Council of Kenya
- Local and foreign researchers are required to obtain a research permit from the National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation
- Local and foreign film-makers will need accreditation from the Kenya Film Commission
Upon obtaining one of the above, you will physically take it or email it to the Refugee Affairs Secretariat (RAS) at the Ministry of Interior & Coordination of National Government. RAS is the government entity in charge of management of refugee camps in Kenya which will issue you with a letter of approval to visit the camps. You will be required to produce a copy to UNHCR upon arrival in the camps. The RAS focal point for Dadaab is Mr. Mwenda Njoka mwenda.njoka@gmail.com, +254737513181 – Spokesperson, Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government. The contact person for RAS in Kakuma is Colonel Kasili Mutambo kasilimutambo@gmail.com, +254726251477.
Find details about visiting Dadaab and Kakuma camps below;