Birth certificates signal brighter future for stateless children in Kenya
Government move to issue birth certificates to 600 children from Shona community hailed as an important protection measure and first step towards ending statelessness for the group.
UNHCR Statement on the relocation of 74 refugees to Kakuma camp
Mercy Masika, Kenya’s Afro-Soul Songstress, Appointed UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador
Masika has lent her soulful voice performing at UNHCR events including World Refugee Day, Step for Safety, and TEDxKakumaCamp.
Refugee runners, eyeing Tokyo 2020, win Geneva road race
Refugee athletes dominate 10 kilometre race with the Tokyo Olympics in sight.
UNHCR, SUPKEM launch Ramadan campaign to support refugee education in Kenya
“The holy month of Ramadan is a time when Muslims embark on a path of spiritual self-reflection and intensify our response to alleviate the suffering of others.”
UNHCR and Turkana County Government in Kenya launch new development plan benefiting refugees and locals
“KISEDP has a bottom up approach in addressing refugee and host community issues.”
UNHCR Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa motivates youth desperate for higher education in Dadaab
Ambassador Affey meets Somali refugee youth, to encourage and give them hope of a better future
Award-winning technologist inspires girls to learn coding
Mariéme Jamme, who received no education until she was 16, is now a technology entrepreneur with a mission to train young women.
Refugee Athletes from Kenya impress at African Athletics Championships in Nigeria
Asaba comes hot on the heels of the team’s commendable performance at the World U18 Athletics Championships in Tampere, Finland.
Refugee athletes from Kenya compete at world under-20s athletics championship in Finland
Refugee runners, originally from South Sudan, travelled to Tampere, Finland, to compete against young elite athletes from nearly 100 nations.
New study reveals private sector investment opportunities, that build self-reliance and empower refugees in Kakuma Camp, Kenya
“We need to change the mindset that refugees are sitting at the camp, doing nothing but receiving assistance. Many of them are, in fact, running businesses and creating jobs for others.”
Thousands flee into Kenya to escape Ethiopia violence
An estimated 9,600 Ethiopian asylum seekers fled into Moyale in northern Kenya following internal violence.