Breaking News! The Refugee (General) Regulations 2024 (LN No. 39 of 2024) have been officially approved and acceded to by the Committee on Delegated Legislation. This is a milestone towards ensuring full implementation of the
#RefugeeAct2021
.
#Regulations2024
@burugu_j
Govt gazettes Refugee Act 2021 Regulations (Legal Notice No. 39, 1/02/2024), ensuring full implementation, enhanced rights & inclusion of refugees in Kenya.
@burugu_j
@BurenCaroline
#RefugeeActRegulations
Commissioner for Refugee Affairs Mr. Lukas Mwanza officially opened the process of formulating of Regulations to the Refugee Act 2021 at Fairview Hotel Nairobi.
DRS is spearheading a multi-stakeholders team in validating the draft report of
#GRF2019
pledges. Their collective efforts promise a comprehensive and insightful report on achievements, challenges & opportunities in refugee programs in Kenya.
@UNHCR_Kenya
@burugu_j
🇰🇪 Kenya Pledges for refugees and host communities at
#GRF2023
. These pledges will guide the country's response to the plight of refugees and host communities in Kenya.
@burugu_j
@C_ServicesKE
@UNHCR_Kenya
Sharon Dimanche, IOM's Chief of Mission for Kenya, & the CRA
@burugu_j
discussed efficient document processing, including Exit Visas for resettled refugees.
@DRSKenya
aims for timely departures devoid of late police clearances & double registration issues.
#ShirikaPlan
The newly appointed Commissioner for Refugee Affairs, Mr. John Burugu, on Wednesday launched a Government-UNHCR Dialogue to outline the key steps for a multi-stakeholder process for the development of the Marshal Plan.
NGO Refugee Group (NRG) comprised of 30-45 NGOs & INGOs operating in the refugee camps and urban, pledged to support the publication of the Kenya's GRF2019 report in line with their policy and advocacy mandate during courtesy call to the CRA
@burugu_j
in his office yesterday.
Important update on the refugee situation in Kakuma Refugee Camp and the influx in Ruiru-Nairobi. Read the full statement from the Department of Refugee Services (DRS) below.
#Refugees
#Kenya
#Kakuma
CTD Update: DRS is addressing delays in the printing of Conventional Travel Documents due to a breakdown of the Passport Lamination Machine. The Govt is swiftly procuring a new machine to resume printing soon. We appreciate your patience.
#RefugeeServices
#ProtectingRefugeesinKe
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The
@UNHCR_Kenya
country Representative madam Caroline Van Buren paid a courtesy call to the Commissioner for Refugee Affairs Mr. Katee Mwanza the Uppehill Head office. Issues discussed were: enhanced cooperation between DRS and UNHCR, capacity building among other issues.
UN agencies discussed their role and support in the Shirika Plan. With leadership from Amb. Prof.
@juliusbitok
, UN Resident Coordinator Dr. Stephen Jackson, CRA Mr.
@burugu_j
, and UNHCR's
@BurenCaroline
, we're shaping a brighter future for refugeesand hosts🤝
#ShirikaPlan
.
Refugees to be part of the piloting of the recognition of prior learning certificatificates in Turkana, Garissa, and Busia counties hopefully by September 2021. Then Nairobi, Nakuru, Mombasa and the whole country to follow thereafter.
Happy International Women's Day to all refugee women in Kenya and beyond! Your resilience, determination, and commitment to education, self-reliance, and peaceful coexistence are an inspiration to us all. Keep shining bright!
#IWD2024
#RefugeeWomen
The new ED of
@RCKKenya
, Barley Colly Jaji (R), paid a courtesy call to the CRA Mr.
@burugu_j
(middle) at his office. The new ED sought to acquaint himself with DRS and its operations. They also discussed areas of partnership, esp on support to the incoming RAC.
#ShirikaPlan
🇰🇪 Kenya is making great strides in her preparations for
#GRF2023
. Stakeholders are revisiting the 2019 reports and securing new pledges for a brighter future for refugees and host communities especially in light of the
#ShirikaPlan
! 🌍
The United States Committee for Refugees and Immigrants
@USCRIdc
, an American based NGO, paid courtesy call to the CRA
@burugu_j
in his office as they start operations in Kenya. The CRA assured them DRS's collaboration and support.
This a huge milestone.
#GISEDP
is one of the building blocks of the
#ShirikaPlan
that the national government is spearheading in collaboration with the
@UNHCR_Kenya
, counties, donors, private sector and other stakeholders.
The Garissa Integrated Socio-Economic Development Plan (GISEDP) is officially launched!
More than 364,000 refugees & asylum seekers + 397,000 members of host communities could benefit from this sustainable model.
📖Want to know more?
🇰🇪 Exciting News! Kenya has taken a significant step towards GRF 2023 by hosting the National Consultative Workshop from 7th to 8th August. This workshop brought together key stakeholders, including line Ministries, County Governments, and more. 🌍
#GRF2023
#Kenya
Let us look at the refugee issue not only as a challenge, but as an opportunity to find solutions.
#ShirikaPlan
is a success already due to the depth of consultations already carried out and the multistakeholder approach adopted, PS
@SingoeiAKorir
on
@ForeignOfficeKE
Mr. Gideon Mwawasi
@stevegdn
of
@HIAS_Kenya
discussed refugees' inclusion project with the CRA
@burugu_J
today. A one-year pilot of the project will be implemented through two refugee-led organisations: Youth Voices Community and Kalobeyei Initiative.
#ShirikaPlan
The PS, State Department of Immigration and Citizen Services Amb. Prof.
@juliusbitok
, officially launched a 4day workshop to draft
#RefugeeAct2021
Regulations at The Alps Hotel in Nakuru.
Extending heartfelt wishes to all refugees in Kenya, as we commemorate World Refugee Day today. May resilience, hope, and opportunities abound in their journey towards a brighter future.
#HomeAwayFromHome
#WorldRefugeeDay
Today, the Department of Refugee Services conducted stakeholders sensitization meetings; including partners and refugee leaders. Meeting focused on the introduction of RSD services in Mombasa and the coastal region.
@burugu_j
CAS orders the Commissioner for refugees to increase number of RSD officers to fastrack RSD cases as well as increase the number of TSC teachers in the refugee camps,
#StepWithRefugees
,
@UNHCR_Kenya
,
@rmw
,
@Stanyale
The Deputy Development Director
@Eduarda_Mgrey
from
@UKinKenya
, paid courtesy to the CRA
@burugu_J
to discuss
UK funded projects in the refugee sector e.g Kakuma Kalobeyei Challenge Fund & other areas of collaboration including the
#ShirikaPlan
.
The Commissioner for Refugee Affairs
@burugu_J
and team had an enriched discussions with the Commissioner General of the Kenya Revenue Authority
@KRACare
Mr Humphrey Wattanga on refugees financial inclusion by enabling them to pay tax thro KRA PIN
#FinancialIclusion
This afternoon, the CRA
@burugu_j
consulted with the director Consumer & Public Affairs Dpt of
@CA_Kenya
Mr. Christopher Wambua on the ongoing review of SIM card Regulations to integrate refugees into Telecommunications ecosystem & create working synergy between DRS & CAK.
Amb. Dr Cleopa Mailu, Kenya's Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva(right),& the Ag. Commissioner for Refugee Affairs Kenya,Mr. Kodeck Makori (left); ready to deliver Kenya's statement at 70th Session of the Excom at Pais des nations toda, Geneva.
@UNHCR_Kenya
,
@InteriorKE
,
VNG International
@VNGi
representatives led by Graine Kidakwa today met with the CRA Mr.
@burugu_j
at his office to discuss on how to support government efforts & explore areas of collaboration in supporting refugees in Kenya.
1/2 DRS launches RSD services in Mombasa. Representing the CRA
@burugu_j
Mr James Kibor Asst CRA said its a significant milestone in addressing the backlog of RSD cases and providing the support to asylum-seekers, who no longer have to travel to Nairobi to access these service.
🇰🇪 Kenyan delegation at the IGAD Regional Conference in Addis Ababa. Member states,NGOs& refugees discussing implementation of the Kampala Declaration on self-reliance and resilience for refugees and host communities.
#IGADConference
#KampalaDeclaration
@igadsecretariat
Ongoing 2 days workshop: UN&GoK Joint Programme seeks to bring *Shirika plan* to be part of the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) support.
#ShirikaPlan
Today, CRA
@burugu_j
, met with the Turkana County's KNCCI Chairman, Mr. Justus Amoni Ewoi, to explore partnerships enabling refugees businesses to register with
@KNCCITurkana
. Discussions centered on business licensing, banking access, and mobility.
#RefugeeEntrepreneurship
Govt gazettes Refugee Act 2021 Regulations (Legal Notice No. 39, 1/02/2024), ensuring full implementation, enhanced rights & inclusion of refugees in Kenya.
@burugu_j
@BurenCaroline
#RefugeeActRegulations
A workshop for govt Directors & Senior officials on Refugee Resettlement Processing & Departures is taking place btwn April 15-16, 2024, in Machakos County. Aim is to maximize resettlement opportunities and support refugee communities.
#Solutions
@burugu_j
@IOMKenya
Productive meeting at the CRA
@burugu_j
's office with Dr. Donald A. Kokonya, Chairman, Kenya Board of Mental Health. They discussed ways to strengthen mental health support for refugees. Dr. Kokonya also shared a copy of the Mental Health Act of 2022.
#MentalHealthPartnership
The CRA
@burugu_j
today consulted with Margaret
@nguhim1
on how
@HI_EARegion
will work with
@DRSKenya
on integrating persons with disabilities & vulnerable populations in Shirika Plan, disability units in health facilities, policies, and community outreach
#Inclusion
#refugees
Refugees and members of the host community from Nairobi,Nakuru,Mombasa and Kakuma gave their views on the
#Regulations
to the
#RefugeeAct2021
btwn 27th May and 9th June 2022.
🌍Kenya has continued to host refugees and asylum seekers for decades. Presently, there are over 600,000 individuals seeking refuge. Turkana and Garissa embrace the majority, while around 94,000 are hosted in urban areas.
#HopeAwayFromHome
#KenyaCares
🤝" Says PS
@juliusbitok
The government held a National Consultative Forum to prepare for Global Refugee Forum 2023. Key stakeholders, including government officials, UNHCR, NGOs, donors, and the private sector, convened to assess 2019 pledges and chart new commitments for 2023
#GRF2023
.
Kickoff meeting with MPs and Senators from Garissa and Turkana counties to seek input on the Shirika Plan Draft 1. This is crucial for gaining their support as these counties are key areas where refugees and host communities coexist.
#ShirikaPlan
#GarissaCounty
#TurkanaCounty
In a meeting today,
@Kenyaredcross
stressed its commitment to strengthening its collaboration with the Department of Refugee Services, emphasizing its core mission of responding to emergencies and providing humanitarian assistance to refugees as well.
@IrshadIdris
Emphasis was on refugees'; entrepreneurship, capacity building, business skills training, labor market access, and other empowerment pathways. This strategic collaboration will transform refugees' livelihoods and align them with the broader national development agenda
@SaralynW
💼
@KeEquityBank
Group Desk Officer on Social Protection for the Marginalized (Refugees), Saralyn Wairimu, paid courtesy call to the CRA Mr
@burugu_j
to discuss refugees financial inclusion🤝through self-reliance, entrepreneurship, and skill-building.🌱
#FinancialInclusion
.
Announcement: the Refugee Affairs Secretariat in collaboration with
@UNHCR_Kenya
will be undertaking a verification exercise in Nairobi. Please avail yourself with your family for the exercise.
The CRA Mr Katee Mwanza today unveiled a two day staff training on the new Refugee Act 2021 the incoming regulations at the
@KenyaUtalii
#RefugeeAct2021
1/2 The State Department of Immigration through DRS and in partnership with UNHCR convened a high-level dialogue on the
#ShirikaPlan
(Marshal Plan) to evaluate the progress made towards the social economic inclusion of refugees & host communities.
Vacancy! Individual Consultant on the Kenya Refugee Policy. Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya. Contract: Short-Term (8 months). Application Deadline: May 22, 2024.
#RefugeePolicy
Learn more:
@burugu_j
Engagement with representatives of Refugee Host Communities from Dadaab and Fafi and Ifo Sub Counties. They raised pertinent issues for consideration in the development of the
#ShirikaPlan
.
The Comprehensive Refugee Response Framework (CRRF) for Kenya is finally here. The CRRF is going to change our refugee operations going forward. This will include ensuring self-reliance among refugees. You can find it through this link
CRA
@burugu_j
today joined Kenya National Consultation with IGAD, GIZ, RIN & others on implementation of the 2019
#KampalaDeclaration
on refugees, returnees & host communities' empowerment. Focus: policies & laws for effective management.
#ShirikaPlan
Vacancy! Individual Consultant on the Kenya Refugee Policy. Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya. Contract: Short-Term (8 months). Application Deadline: May 22, 2024.
#RefugeePolicy
Learn more:
@burugu_j
The Refugee Status Determination process is too long and cumbersome leading to suffering among asylum seekers. We need to rethink a new strategy like what France is now doing. …/france-cuts-period-refugees-asy…
Happy Birthday to you sir
@burugu_j
! 🎉 We celebrate another year of your dedication to refugee support and advocacy. Your commitment to compassion and justice inspires us all. Here's to many more years of making a difference! 🎂
#CRA
#RefugeeSupport
#HappyBirthday
"
Productive meeting today between CRA
@brugu_j
& RefugePoint's Country Director Mr. Jacob Bonyo on refugee inclusion. They agreed to address govt's concerns on resettlement & bolster
#ShirikaPlan
advocacy, self-reliance & complementary pathways for refugees.
#RefugeeSupport
🇰🇪 Today, Kenya bursts with color and culture as we embrace
#UtamaduniDay2023
! Let's dance to the rhythm of not only our heritage and culture but those of over 26 refugee nationalities that we host. 🥁🙌
#UtamaduniDay
#ExCom
#ShirikaPlan
Today,
@mary_mutemi1
of the Green Africa Foundation, had a productive meeting with the Commissioner for Refugee Affairs,
@burugu_J
, on environmental mitigation strategies within the refugee camps.