List Of IDP Camps In Kenya

List Of IDP Camps In Kenya

An internally displaced person is someone who is forced to leave their home but who remains within their country’s borders. They are often referred to as refugees, although they do not fall within the legal definitions of a refugee.

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What is Resettlement of IDPs in Kenya?

Resettlement of IDPs is an exercise that seeks to alleviate both the short term humanitarian needs of IDPs and provide long term durable solutions. It is expected that after resettlement, IDPs are able to re-establish their livelihoods and are able to sustainably attain their basic needs.

How many refugee camps are there in Kenya?

The three Dadaab camps are Dagahaley, Ifo and Hagadera. The first two are located in Lagdera (Dadaab) district while Hagadera is located in the neighbouring Fafi district.

What is the current refugee status in Kenya?

As the country hosting one of the largest refugee populations in Africa, Kenya hosts over 520,000 refugees and asylum seekers, including more than 287,000 from Somalia and close to 142,000 from South Sudan, some 50,000 from DRC, and 31,000 from Ethiopia.

What nationalities of refugees are in Kenya?

Refugee Situations

Country of originSource
SomaliaUNHCR55.8%
South SudanUNHCR30.2%
Dem. Rep. of the CongoUNHCR6.5%
EthiopiaUNHCR4.3%

What restrictions do refugees face in Kenya?

But refugees in Kenya still face long-standing barriers to economic inclusion, and the COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated these challenges. These barriers, largely stemming from current government policies, limit refugees’ right to work, the right to move freely, and the freedom to access financial services.