A Political Scientist, Devolution & Public Policy author, Strategist, Researcher, keen on Geopolitical News. Member IGRTC; Commissioner for Refugee Affairs
@Ke
Arrived in Geneva as part of the Kenyan Delegation to Global Refugee Forum
#GRF2023
. Welcomed by Veronica Nzioka, our Geneva Mission officer responsible for Refugee issues. With colleagues Mr. Kamindu & Mr. Omari from ODP. TUTAWAKILISHA!
@InteriorKE
,
@DRSKenya
Should Kenyans Congratulate the HACKER who deleted all HUDUMA NAMBA files?
OR
Allow the GoK Mandarins to HARASS & Prosecute him for PROVING that KENYAN CITIZENS' DATA is not SAFE! He has VINDICATED concerns by Kenyans on Data Safety & integrity of the whole process
@FredMatiangi
In enhancing partnership with GOK, UNHCR Country Representative, Caroline Van Buren
@BurenCaroline
officially presented a vehicle to the CRA
@DRSKenya
.This bolsters the efficiency, support & protection by DRS to refugees
@UNHCR_Kenya
1/3 Great news for refugees & asylum seekers! The CS Prof. Kindiki Kithure
@KindikiKithure
,
@InteriorKE
,
@BurenCaroline
@DRSKenya
has officially gazetted Refugee documents as essential for accessing government & private sector services in Kenya,
The 2023 Nansen Refugee Award Global Laurete
@miire06
visited
@DRSKenya
for a courtesy call to CRA
@burugu_j
Commissioner Congratulated the Dadaab based Refugee Award Laurete & expressed his appreciation to the Government of Kenya 🇰🇪
Equity Bank Group Desk Officer on Social Protection for the Marginalised (Refugees),
@SaralynW
paid a courtesy call to the CRA
@DRSKenya
,
@KeEquityBank
Talks focused on Financial inclusion, the centerpiece of the GOK policy on social-economic integration of refugees
@Stanyale
1/1 Kiambu County Residents now hve an opportunity to explore if it might be TIME to hve the KIAMBU COUNTY GOVERNMENT undr Governor Waititu SUSPENDED by the President as per Article 192 of the Constitution.Unprecedented abuse & misapplication of Revenues, Lack of ACCOUNTABILITY
UN High Commissioner
@FilippoGrandi
while on a courtesy call to PS
@JuliusKBitok
acknowledged Kenya's commitment to hosting refugees & appreciated the government's efforts in enacting policies & regulations for refugee support
@UNHCR_Kenya
@DRSKenya
CRA
@DRSKenya
welcomed Frida Kamikazi of
@AmashamiI
, a Rwadese organization working with refugee women in Rwanda in supporting them invest in agribusiness, run a Children Daycare & impoving livelihoods. They will extend this to Kakuma Camp
@Stanyale
Join me in being Grateful to our faithful & Gracious God as I celebrate 🎊 my Birthday. Giving Thanks for Blessings of Life as I step onto the fifth stair of the fifth floor. This far it's God, Ebenezer, & the far His blessings will take me. Ever praising & seeking His Favour &
@AdvBarryRoux
@EvansKinyua17
Prof. Lumumba needs to do his Speech/Lecture and send is online through YouTube to the Zambians. Innovative way through videoconferencing too.
His lectures often touch a raw nerve...
Wonderful news for refugees in Kenya!
@InteriorKE
CS Prof.
@KindikiKithure
formally appoints Members of the Refugee Advisory Committee. This aligns with Refugee Act No. 10 of 2021, outlining the establishment, membership & functions of RAC under Section 9 (1)-(6) and Section 10.
@Ohta_Ryota
@Nyasirwa
Surprised you say 800 Acres. Governor Waititu said Del Monte surrendered 600 Acres, YET records at Del Monte Offices indicate surrender of 1000 Acres to Kiambu County Government.
So how much LAND reverted to Kiambu County Government in this lease renewal Circus?
#NairobiDeclaration
🎯"Shirika Plan" will transform refugee camps into integrated settlements for refugees & host communities.
🎯
@jumuiya
refugees, may opt to voluntarily give up their refugee status & enjoy any of the benefits under the EAC Treaty ~
@DRSKenya
's
@burugu_j
CRA
@DRSKenya
in a Kenya National consultation alongside
@giz_gmbh
,
@IGADsecretariat
,
@RefugeeInvest
other partners on the implementation of the 2019 Kampala Declaration on Jobs, Livelihoods, self-reliance & resilience of refugees.
CRA
@DRSKenya
presented report to the Departmental Committee on Regional Development on the implementation of the Refugee Act No.10 2021, refugees acess to GOK services, update on the
#ShirikaPlan
& the challenges faced by DRS
@InteriorKE
,
@BurenCaroline
🤝CRA met with
@UdgoonSiyad
Hon. Amina Udgoon Siyad & Nominated Senator Mariam Omar from Garissa to discuss Muslim Women Asylum seekers' registration concerns. He assured them DRS would respect religious practices (HIJAB) in registrations
@DRSKenya
DRS
@DRSKenya
acknowledges the invaluable aid from the Refugee Donor Group in bolstering refugee inclusion in government socio-economic systems. GRF 2023 Pledges priority sectors: Education, Health, WASH, Climate Action, aligning with
#ShirikaPlan
. Thanks,
@juliusbitok
,
@Stanyale
.
As chairs of the Refugee Donor Group
@DKambKenya
& I met with
@JuliusKBitok
to discuss progress on the
#ShirikaPlan
for integrated refugee settlements & the upcoming Global Refugee Forum. We remain committed to support the Government on the implementation of the Shirika Plan.
Onbehalf of PS
@JuliusKBitok
I made remarks during Launch of PROSPECTS Phase 2 partnership by
@NLinKenya
@DRSKenya
. Govt of Kenya applauds interventions, support, milestones & empowerments during PROSPECTS 1 -refugees & hosts
@UNHCR_Kenya
CRA
@DRSKenya
held consultations with
@KNBStats
Director General &
@WorldBankKenya
to structure the inclusion of refugees in the 2024 Household Surveys & the National Population Census for national planning purposes. Vital steps towards inclusive development!
Manager Kakuma Refugee Camp
@DRSKenya
,
@UNHCR_Kenya
& partners are monitoring the heavy rains pounding areas of the camp for immediate responses & mitigation. Substantial reduction in amounts of rainfall has been recorded in the Dadaab Camp
@InteriorKE
Dear My Friend,
As we Usher in the New Year, I wish and Pray for God’s Favour, Blessings and Protection over you.
May you and your family find Abundance of Great Health, Wealth & Prosperity in 2024.
Happy New Year 🙏🙏🙏
1/2 CRA
@DRSKenya
joined partners led by
@BurenCaroline
, UNHCR Country Representative for the monthly inter-agency meeting. Mr. Oketch of
@WFP_Kenya
presented a proposal outlining differentiated support for refugees in Kenya categorized into most vunerable, fairly vunerable and
CRA
@DRSKenya
hosted
@SalahMahat
of the Regional Intra-Health Initiative-Africa (RIHI-AFRICA) an NGO working in the 8 Nothern Frontier Counties engaging Communities on Preventive Primary Health Provision. The NGO currently working against Substance Abuse including in Dadaab Camp
1/8 DRS has achieved tangible and progressive milestones, emphasizing the Government of Kenya's commitment to enhancing refugee inclusion, access to services, and empowerment. This is achieved through the integration of refugee data
@UNHCR_Kenya
,
@DRSKenya
,
@Stanyale
,
@IOMKenya
CRA
@DRSKenya
made remarks at the
@drckenya
Danish Refugee Council’s Regional Review Workshop. He discussed social economic inclusion, integration of refugees in financial ecosystems & role of partners, private sector in Implementation of Shirika Plan
CRA
@DRSKenya
yesterday met partners working with RLOs & refugees in Kenya under the CBO/RLO Sub-working group to discuss areas of collaboration in enhancing refugee coordination with partners & Govt in support programs for social inclusion and integration
@UNHCR_Kenya
,
@Stanyale
Showing kids in Kakuma that they can aspire to be anything: presidents, scientists, engineers, doctors, CEOs, journalists etc etc
And if all fails, you can always become an advocate like Nhial or a humanitarian worker 😂
📍Blue State Secondary School, Kakuma, Kenya.
CRA
@DRSKenya
participated at the launch of the Second Kenya Urban Support Program (KUSP II) presided over by H.E President William Ruto at StateHouse. Dadaab & Kakuma Refugee Camps are to be municipalities
@InteriorKE
,
@KindikiKithure
,
@JuliusKBitok
Refugees make a voluntarily desicion to repatriate to the country of origin, settle & reintegrate back into the society they call Home. Part of 104 Kakuna Vol-Rep Burundians returning home. Possible thro collaboration of partners
@UNHCR_Kenya
,
@DRSKenya
@InteriorKE
@Stanyale
A fantastic day in Kakuma today as refugees bid farewell to Kenya, and return home to Burundi.
Voluntary repatriation in safety and dignity remains one of UNHCR's priorities.
CRA had a productive meeting with Dr. Donald A. Kokonya, Chairman, Kenya Board of Mental Health. Discussions targeted strengthening mental health support for refugees. Dr. Kokonya also shared a copy of the Mental Health Act of 2022
@DRSKenya
,
@MOH_Kenya
#MentalHealthPartnership
CRA
@DRSKenya
held consultations with the CAK Director, Consumer & Public Affairs Department, Christopher
Wambua
@ChrisWambua_
on the ongoing review of SIMCARD REGULATIONS to unlock the integration of refugees into Telecommunications ecosystem in Kenya
@Stanyale
Does JUBILEE GOVERNMENT STILL DESERVE TO BE IN POWER to LEAD Kenya 10 YEARS BACKWARDS from Where President Kibaki left Kenya? Kibaki left KENYA on a Sound Economic Footing only for JUBILLEE to run back to SHYLOCKS of WB Kibaki Performed without. It is a Shame to say the Least!
Gideon Mwawasi
@stevegdn
from
@HIAS_Kenya
engaged the CRA
@DRSKenya
regarding a one-year pilot project on financial inclusion for both refugees & the host communities, an initiative will be implemented through refugee-led RLOs
@youthVoicesCom
Participating in the Innovative financing solutions for refugee hosting areas convened by
@UNHCR_Kenya
,
@BurenCaroline
,
@0zil_tots
Resilience & sustainability is key for success without leaving anyone behind. Whole of government
@DRSKenya
CRA
@DRSKenya
recieved officials of the United States Committee for Refugees & Immigrants
@USCRIdc
, an American based NGO for a courtesy call. We discussed refugees support as USCRI starts operations in Kenya. CRA assured them of collaborations & support
@UNHCR_Kenya
,
@Stanyale
CRA
@DRSKenya
held consultations with the Commissioner General of the KRA
@KRACare
@CG_KRA
Wattanga on refugees financial inclusion by enabling them to pay tax thro KRA PIN Certificate issuance. Refugees will contributors to the economy
@BurenCaroline
#NairobiDeclaration
Member States signing the "Communiqué of the Third Inter-Ministerial Stocktaking Meeting of the IGAD Support Platform on the Nairobi Declaration and Plan of Action."
In the pictures; Kenya 🇰🇪, Ethiopia 🇪🇹, Uganda 🇺🇬 & Sudan 🇸🇩 sign the communique.
1/2
CRA
@DRSKenya
joined
@BurenCaroline
Country Rep UNHCR during opening of the 2nd Shirika Plan Workshop at LNR for MDAs, UNHCR & DRS to review the Zero Draft by Dr. Likaka the Consultant, for its Finalization & implementation
@UNHCR_Kenya
The UNHCR DHC
@kerryclements1
visit to Angeliba Jolie Girls Boarding school where digital learning
#IamtheCode
has bn integrated to prepare refugee children & hosts for the digital future. Shielding them frm GBV, & vunerabilities
@KeEquityBank
,
@E_Waititu
@StandardKenya
Completely off the Mark. Who are the target of 'graffiti' on PSVS-PASSERSBY, Admirers outside the vehicle, it's a way of advertising. What of jobs of youths who exploit talents or Arts etc?Stop diversions from inefficiency
@ntsa_kenya
,
@csjamesMacharia
,
@EstherKoimett
CRA
@DRSKenya
met Humanity & Inclusion's Margaret Nguhi & discussed integrating persons with disabilities in Shirika Plan in the camps & need to focus on PWD disability units in health facilities, compliant policies, institutional capacity building for sustainability
@Stanyale
CRA
@DRSKenya
joined the PS
@JuliusKBitok
& Heads of Directorates to celebrate achievements of Year One by the SDI &CS such as E-Citizen Onboarding over 13,000 GOK services; Shirika Plan Pledge; Roll-out of Visa Free ETA
@BurenCaroline
CRA
@DRSKenya
met with Mr. Reeves & Patience Kiara
@ReDSS_HoA
to discuss an upcoming project on evidence-based refugee planning. The goal is to enhance capacity for local & regional research on refugees to inform partners' programming.
CRA
@DRSKenya
met Marie Stopes Kenya team led by Country Director, Dr. Joan Oracha to discuss partnerships that will lead to Marie Stopes providing family planning services including sexual & reproductive health services to refugees in camps joan.oracha
@mariestopes
.or.ke
CRA
@DRSKenya
hosted RefugePoint's Country Director Mr. Jacob Bonyo on refugee inclusion. They discussed Governments’
concerns on resettlement; bolstering advocacy on self-reliance, resilience, complementary pathways, labour access for refugees
@muthoninjuki
Accompanying the PS of the State Department for Immigration and Citizen Services
@JuliusKBitok
at the opening of Kericho Immgration office
@immigrationKE
by H.E. President Dr. William Samoei Ruto, PhD. Cabinet Secretaries, MPs,host Governor, Dr. Mutai were present
1/2 GOK thro Min of Interior under CS Kithure Kindiki with PS Amb. Bitok & DRS, hosted MINI GRF National Consultative Meeting where Kenya presented it priority pledges. UN Resident Director Dr. Stephen Jackson,UNHCR Caroline Van Buren
@DRSKenya
,
CRA
@DRSKenya
made remarks on the Induction of Refugee Advisory Committee Members appointed by CS
@InteriorKE
to advise on policies, legal frameworks, inclusion & prima facie status of refugees, access to services & response to emergencies
@BurenCaroline
#NairobiDeclaration
IGAD Members States updating on the progress of the implementation of the Nairobi Declaration, the subsequent Declarations and Plans of Action.
📸
@TeybaHassen
📸
@burugu_j
📸Hon Stephen Par Kuol, Minister of Peace Building, South Sudan
#IGADSupportPlatfrom
Today, UNHCR Kenya's Representative praised the
@GovtOfKenya
's pioneering efforts, in search of durable, dignified and more sustainable solutions to the protracted refugee situation.
In just 2 weeks, Kenya will make 7 pledges at the Global
#RefugeeForum
.
Manahil mohamed,18-year old refugee girl from sudan tell her story and experiences from painful journey ftom sudan, life in kakuma refugee camp, school life & her artistic talent. She is grateful to access education
@DRSKenya
@BurenCaroline
@muthoninjuki
Such reasoning tht there is PROTOCOL in Funerals giving Previlege to Politicians & While the family just Sit, Watch & Listen has created an Entitlement Mentality for Anybody to Storm, Hijack Funerals without Caring about Family of the Departed. Very unfortunate. Respect. Shidwe!
World Bank team
@WorldBankKenya
presented CRA
@DRSKenya
with Preliminary Key Findings of the first wave of the Kenya 🇰🇪 longitudinal Socioeconomic Study of Refugees and Host Communities under Kenya Analytical Program on Forced Displacement (KAP-FD) on empowerments
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
CRA
@DRSKenya
giving remarks during the IGAD Member States Dinner
#GRF2023
. In attendance were Ministers of Interior from S.Sudan & Djibouti, the IGAD Executive Secretary
@IGADsecretariat
UNHCR Regional Director
@mamadou_dbalde
.
Happy International Men's Day!Join me in celebrating the gentle good ones, the protectors, the providers, the leaders & all those who make a positive impact in the world. May all your endeavors be fruitful; prayers are answered in God’s favour, & your heart’s desires fulfilled ❤️
Country Director
@giz_gmbh
, paid courtesy to CRA
@DRSKenya
to discuss GIZ programs in Kakuma Camp focusing on refugees' livelihoods, self-reliance, resilience, employability as well as collaboration to enhance M & E capacity of DRS
@RefugeesIntl