Thousands of refugees in Kenya are set to benefit from expanded access to education, healthcare and other essential services as the government steps up efforts to integrate refugees into society.
Speaking during World Refugee Day celebrations at the University of Nairobi, Immigration and Citizen Services Principal Secretary Dr. Belio Kipsang said the government is implementing the Shirika Plan to promote integration between refugees and host communities by providing access to education, identification documents, and financial services. He added that refugees seeking employment in Kenya must follow the required legal processes to obtain the necessary documentation and protection under the country’s labour laws.
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) commended Kenya for hosting more than 850,000 refugees and asylum seekers and for providing safety to displaced persons for over three decades.
