J.N. Burugu @burugu_j Twitter profile

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J.N. Burugu

2 months

Important update on the refugee situation in Kakuma Refugee Camp & the influx in Ruiru-Nairobi. Read the full statement from the ⁦ @DRSKenya ⁩ Department of Refugee Services below. ⁦ @UNHCR_Kenya ⁦ @redcrosske_EOC ⁩ @InteriorKE ⁩ ⁦ @JuliusKBitok ⁩ @Uspat6666 ⁩

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

9 months

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 ⁩

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

5 years

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

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

8 months

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

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

10 months

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, ⁦

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

10 months

Clear demonstration by the Government of Kenya on commitment to socio-economic inclusion for refugees, enhancing employment pathways, livelihoods & empowerment @NRGLeague , @RefugeeUmoja , @ARN_africa , @RefugeesMedia , @BurenCaroline , @UNHCR_Kenya , @igadsecretariat , @RefugeesAfrica

Department of Refugee Services

@DRSKenya

10 months

Great news for refugees and asylum seekers! @InteriorKE CS Prof. @KindikiKithure officially gazetted Refugee documents as essential for accessing government and private sector services in Kenya. @burugu_j @BurenCaroline #ShirikaPlan #KenyaRefugeeDocs 🤝📄🇰🇪

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

8 months

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 🇰🇪

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

8 months

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

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

5 years

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

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

10 months

1/2 Arrived safely at Addis Ababa Ethiopia for two day IGAD Regional Migration Planning Validation Workshop (2024-2028) @igadsecretariat ⁩,⁦ @IGADPeace ⁩, ⁦ @DRSKenya ⁩ , ⁦ @InteriorKE ⁩ , ⁦ @ForeignOfficeKE ⁩ ⁦⁦ @LabourSPKE ⁩, ⁦ @ImmigrationDept ⁩

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

6 months

CRA ⁦ @DRSKenya ⁩ joined UNHCR DHC ⁦ @KellyClemens9 ⁩ Dr. James Mwangi Equity Group CEO ⁦ @KeEquityBank ⁩, safaricom’s ⁦ @E_Waititu ⁩, ⁦ @kbasiye ⁩ ⁦ @BurenCaroline ⁩ , ⁦ @mamadou_dbalde ⁩ & partners in a mission to Kakuma Refugee Camp @Uspat6666 ⁩

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

7 months

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

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

8 months

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 ⁩

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

9 months

Commissioner for Refugee Affairs with Special Envoy for Refugees in the East & Horn of Africa, Amb. Affey & Garissa County MP Hon. Amina Siyad on the sidelines of #GRF2023 ⁦ @DRSKenya ⁩ ⁦ @AMB_Affey ⁩, ⁦ @UdgoonSiyad ⁩, ⁦ @Stanyale ⁩.@, ⁦ @mamadou_dbalde ⁩

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

6 months

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 &

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

9 months

1/2 Attending the Annual Ministerial Stock-Take Meeting of The IGAD Support Platform ⁦⁦ @IGADPeace ⁩, @InteriorKE ⁩,⁦⁦ @KindikiKithure ⁩, ⁦⁦ @Stanyale ⁩,⁦ @DRSKenya ⁩⁩,⁦⁦ @JuliusKBitok ⁩ ,⁦ @igadsecretariat ⁩, @UNHCREthiopia ⁩,⁦ ⁦ ⁦

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

9 months

Kenya is PROUD on it’s welcoming hospitality & hosting of refugees as @nhialgdeng in Kakuma Camp & @miire06 in Dadaab Camp: providing them opportunity to Thrive @DRSKenya , @InteriorKE , @Stanyale , @ARN_africa @Uspat6666 , @UNHCR_Kenya @RefugeesMedia , @ReDSS_HoA #NANSENREFUGEEAWARD

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

6 years

@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...

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

5 months

Join me in the morning as we discuss Status of Refugees in Kenya ⁦ @ilo ⁩ @BurenCaroline ⁩, ⁦ @WFP_Kenya ⁩ @DRSKenya ⁩, ⁦ @UNHCR_Kenya ⁩ ⁦ @IOMKenya ⁩, ⁦ @DimancheSh ⁩, @Uspat6666 ⁩, ⁦ @muthoninjuki ⁩, ⁦⁦ @AfricaAmahoro ⁩, @JuliusKBitok ⁩

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

7 months

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.

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

6 years

@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?

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

9 months

Making presentation by Kenyan Delegation on #NairobiDeclaration in the ongoing IGAD Support Platform on Durable Solutions Addis Ababa, Ethiopia @DRSKenya , @Stanyale , @UNHCR_Kenya , @BurenCaroline , @RaoufMazou , @ReDSS_HoA , @RESCUEorg , @InteriorKE , @jumuiya

IGAD Health & Social Development Division

@IGADHealthS

9 months

#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

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

5 years

How I Pray One Day Kenya's Leadership & Citizenry will take Such Bold Steps to Redeem Our Country! @lawsocietykenya , @thekhrc , @katibainstitute @KENYAPARLIAMENT @EACCKenya , @ODPP_KE , @Senate_KE , @NPSOfficial_KE , @DCI_Kenya , @Waambui , @alaminkimathi , @MoojnunDuur @SolomonKarori2

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

10 months

Arrived safely in Djibouti to attend ⁦ @IGADMigration ⁩, ⁦ @igadsecretariat ⁩ Meeting on the 4th Report of Migration Fund ⁦ @DRSKenya ⁩, ⁦ @Stanyale ⁩, ⁦ @Uspat6666 ⁩, ⁦The Fund supports regugee social-economic inclusion within IGAD member states

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

7 months

Joining the Refugee Led Organizations ⁦ @ARN_africa ⁩, ⁦ @RefugeeUmoja ⁩, ⁦ @UNHCR_Kenya ⁩, ⁦ @DRSKenya , ⁦ @Uspat6666 ⁩ for a Dinner to Celebrating ⁦ @AbdullahiMire6 ⁩ for his NANSEN GLOBAL LAUREATE AWARD won in Geneva during GRF 2023, ⁦ @muthoninjuki ⁩

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

9 months

Kenyan Delegation led by ⁦⁦ @JuliusKBitok ⁩, ⁦ @UdgoonSiyad ⁩ had a Round Table Co-hosted by Kenya, ⁦Denmark ⁦ @DKUNmisgva ⁩ , ⁦⁦DRC ⁦⁦ @drckenya ⁩ Refugee Self Reliance Initiative, ⁦ @ReDSS_HoA ⁩, @ilo ⁩ @IGADPeace ⁩, ⁦ @mamadou_dbalde ⁩

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

6 months

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.

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

9 months

Delegation of Kenya to the 3rd Interministerial meeting of IGAD Member States on the 2017 Nairobi Declaration and Platform of Action in Addis Ababa Ethiopia ⁦ @Stanyale ⁩ @DRSKenya ⁩,⁦ @KindikiKithure ⁩ ⁦ @JuliusKBitok ⁩, @Uspat6666 ⁩,⁦ @IGADPeace ⁩

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

4 months

CRA ⁦ @DRSKenya ⁩ joined partners IOM, ⁦⁦ @IOMKenya ⁩ ⁦ @UNHCR_Kenya ⁩ , PRM ⁦⁦ @USEmbassyKenya ⁩, Canadian Government & MDAs: Engagement in the Refugee Resettlement Processing & Departures. Mr. Kanda represented PS ⁦ @JuliusKBitok ⁩, ⁦ @DimancheSh ⁩

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

9 months

Kenya Statement at #GRF2023 read by PS Amb. Bitok ⁦ @JuliusKBitok ⁩, @ilo , ⁦ @Stanyale ⁩ @DRSKenya ⁩, ⁦ @Okulo_Jnr ⁩ ⁦ @UdgoonSiyad ⁩,⁦⁦ @AMB_Affey ⁩ ⁦ @UNHCR_Kenya ⁩, ⁦⁦⁦⁦ @ReDSS_HoA ⁩ @mamadou_dbalde ⁩, @Uspat6666 ⁩, ⁦⁦⁦⁦

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

11 months

1/2 Arrived safely this morning at Abidjan, Ivory Coast ⁦ @DRSKenya ⁩, ⁦ @Stanyale ⁩ @BurenCaroline ⁩ @UNHCR_Kenya ⁩ to attend the African Resilience Forum(ARF) 2023 hosted by ADB ⁦ @AfDB_Group ⁩ & other stakeholders to deliberate on finding solutions sustainable

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

5 months

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 ⁩

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

7 months

Govt gazettes Refugee Act 2021 Regulations (Legal Notice No. 39, 1/02/2024) ⁦⁦⁦⁦ @JuliusKBitok ⁩, ⁦ @InteriorKE ⁩ ⁦⁦ @UNHCR_Kenya ⁩ Ensuring full implementation, enhanced rights & refugees inclusion in Kenya ⁦ @muthoninjuki ⁩, ⁦⁦ @RefugeesMedia ⁩

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

5 months

⁦ @KICC_kenya ⁩ Attending the official Launch ⁦of the RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING POLICY FRAMEWORK & Graduation Ceremony presided by H.E Hon. Rigathi Gachagua EGH, ⁦ @rigathi ⁩, ⁦ @DRSKenya ⁩. A cohort of refugees graduating ⁦ @muthoninjuki ⁩ @UNHCR_Kenya ⁩

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

8 months

🤝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 ⁩

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

4 months

Previleged to join PS Tum of @SportsKenya1 Chief of Mission @IOMKenya , @DimancheSh , @FinnishEmbNBO , Maj (rtd) Tuwei @KenyaAthletics & other partners in a Luncheon to honour & Fete IOM GOODWILL AMBASSAFOR Sir Mo Farah, @Sirmofarah , ⁦ @DRSKenya ⁩, ⁦⁦ @InteriorKE ⁩

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

9 months

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 .

Henriette Geiger

@EUAmbKenya

9 months

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.

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

5 months

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 ⁩

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

4 months

⁦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!

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

4 months

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 ⁩

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

9 months

Official opening of 2nd GRF2023 ⁦ @JuliusKBitok ⁩, ⁦ @UNHCR_Kenya ⁩, ⁦⁦ @BurenCaroline ⁩ , ⁦ @RefugeesMedia ⁩, ⁦ @InteriorKE ⁩, ⁦ @ReDSS_HoA ⁩, ⁦⁩ @mamadou_dbalde ⁩, ⁦ @AMB_Affey ⁩, ⁦ @Stanyale ⁩, ⁦ @Uspat6666 ⁩, ⁦⁦ @ARN_africa ⁩

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

8 months

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 🙏🙏🙏

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

6 months

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

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

9 months

CRA bumped into the UNHCR goodwill ambassador ⁦ @nhialgdeng ⁩ from Kakuma Refugee Camp ⁦ @TurkanaAssembly ⁩ @KakumaNews ⁩, ⁦ @TurkanaCountyKE ⁩. Kenya is proud to have given him refugee and documentations for him to thrive globally

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

7 months

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

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

8 months

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

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

5 months

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

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

6 months

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

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

7 months

CRA ⁦ @DRSKenya ⁩ visited Mr. Busiega, Chief of Staff at the office of PCS ⁦ @primecabinetsec ⁩ & discussed better collaborations & coordination by GOK in refugee management by all stakeholders ⁦⁦ @UNHCR_Kenya ⁩ ⁦⁦⁦ @IOMKenya ⁩, ⁦⁦ @Uspat6666 ⁩

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

9 months

Second day ⁦⁦⁦⁦ @Refugees ⁩,⁦ @DRSKenya ⁩ , ⁦ @ilo , ⁦ @RefugeesMedia ⁩, ⁦ @Stanyale ⁩ #GRF2023 with PS ⁦ @JuliusKBitok ⁩, Garissa County MP ⁦⁦⁦ @UdgoonSiyad ⁩, UNHCR Secretary ⁦Ms. Ann Keah, ⁦ @UNHCR_Kenya ⁩, ⁦ @Uspat6666 ⁩.

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

10 months

1/2 Today the CRA ⁦ @DRSKenya ⁩ accompanied the PS ⁦ @JuliusKBitok ⁩ who represented the CS ⁦ @KindikiKithure ⁩, ⁦ @InteriorKE ⁩ as the Chief Guest in tree planting at Ekeress Cultural Center in Lodwar, Turkana County ⁦ @TurkanaCountyKE ⁩,

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

7 months

Engaging with refugees as stakeholders thro CBOs, Saccos, Self-Help Associations in building their resilience & self-reliance towards sustainable empowerment, inclusion & integration @InteriorKE @UNHCR_Kenya , @muthoninjuki , @JuliusKBitok , @Uspat6666 , @ReDSS_HoA , @FKEKenya , @ilo

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

6 months

Great to inspire and mentor refugees to dream BIG to thrive in the world @miire06 , @ARN_africa , @RESCUEorg , @UNHCR_Kenya . Government of Kenya through DRS to continue providing the necessary condusive environment for refugees in the country @DRSKenya , @Stanyale , @mamadou_dbalde

Nhial Deng

@nhialgdeng

6 months

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.

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

9 months

Kenya is proud this evening as a Dadaab Based refugee, Abdullahi Mire @miire06 , Winner of 2023 Nansen Refugee Award Global Laureate ⁦ @DRSKenya ⁩ , ⁦ @JuliusKBitok ⁩, ⁦ @Stanyale ⁩, ⁦ @AMB_Affey ⁩, ⁦ @BurenCaroline ⁩, ⁦ @UNHCR_Kenya ⁩, ⁦ @Uspat6666 ⁩

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

4 months

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 ⁩

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

8 months

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

Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

8 months

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.

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@burugu_j

8 months

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

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

4 months

I joined ⁦ @ReDSS_HoA ⁩ , ⁦ @ARN_africa ⁩ Refugee Led Research Hub⁦ ⁦ @Maseno_Uni ⁩ ⁦ @filmaidkenya ⁩ and emerging refugee researchers under the Kenya Evidence Platform funded by the ⁦⁦ @NLinKenya ⁩ with aim to ensure research evidence that’s refugee led

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

6 months

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

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

5 years

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!

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

6 months

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 ⁩

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

6 months

#ShirikaPlan taking shape. Co-chairs, CRA @burugu_j and UNHCR Rep @BurenCaroline joined the Consultant @LuchetuLikaka & the Joint Secretariat in drafting the Zero Draft towards compiling the #ShirikaPlan document. @0zil_tots , @Uspat6666 , @UNHCR_Kenya , @InteriorKE , @JuliusKBitok

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

9 months

CRA ⁦⁦ @DRSKenya ⁩ joined the PS ⁦ @JuliusKBitok ⁩ at Serena Hotel in the 2023 GRF Bational Consultative meeting on Pledge Matching. Present UN Resident Coordinator Dr. Jackson Gov. Garissa ⁦ @GarissaGov ⁩, ⁦ @RefugeesMedia ⁩ @BurenCaroline ⁩, ⁦ @Stanyale

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

11 months

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 ⁩

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

5 years

How can one be So inhuman even at the behest of looking for MONEY? Very unfortunate tht POACHING HAS KILLED OUR HUMAN CONSCIOUSNESS! POACHING shud be equal to MURDER. @kwskenya , @tunajibu @MasaiMara_Kenya , @lewa_wildlife , @samburutrust , @kepaju_trust , @VMatiru , @alaminkimathi

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

3 months

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

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

5 months

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 ⁩

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

5 years

That is former Kiambu County Chief Finance Officer! She needs to put tht in a formal AFFIDAVIT as a Witness for the State in Prosecuting the Theft, Pilferage, illegal land transfers,etc @kiambuassembly , @KiambuCountyGov , @Senate_KE , @KWamatangi , @DCI_Kenya , @ODPP_KE , @EACCKenya

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

9 months

CRA Represented Kenya @DRSKenya , @InteriorKE , @KindikiKithure , @JuliusKBitok , @MOH_Kenya , @ForeignOfficeKE , @Stanyale , @mamadou_dbalde , @AMB_Affey , @Uspat6666 , @ARN_africa , @RefugeesAfrica , @ReDSS_HoA , @nhialgdeng , @RCKKenya , @muthoninjuki , @RefugeesMedia , @EduMinKenya , @NRGLeague

IGAD Health & Social Development Division

@IGADHealthS

9 months

#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

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

7 months

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 ⁩

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

7 months

CRA ⁦ @DRSKenya ⁩ participated in Negotiations ⁦⁦ @KeTreasury ⁩ with the WB ⁦ @WorldBankKenya ⁩ on the BUILDING RESILIENT & RESPONSIVE HEALTH SYSTEMS PROJECT (BRRHES) under Window for Host Community & Refugees ⁦ @InteriorKE ⁩, ⁦⁦⁦⁦ @JuliusKBitok ⁩

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

9 months

Kenya CRA @DRSKenya making a presentation by Member States on GRF 2023 Pledges @igadsecretariat , @ForeignOfficeKE , @InteriorKE , @JuliusKBitok , @KindikiKithure , @ARN_africa , @Refugees , @UNHCR_Kenya , @ReDSS_HoA , @RefugeesMedia @NRGLeague , @Uspat6666 , @muthoninjuki , @MOH_Kenya , @ilo

IGAD Health & Social Development Division

@IGADHealthS

9 months

#NairobiDeclaration Its #Day3 of the Annual Technical and Ministerial Stock-take of the #IGADSupportPlatform 🙏 🎯Member States presenting their proposed Country Pledges to the December 2023 Global Refugee Forum. @RRSEthiopia , #Djibouti , @NCRIsom and @DRSKenya in the 📸below.

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

9 months

CRA @DRSKenya welcoming speakers during the National Consultation Meeting on GRF 2023 Pledges @UNHCR_Kenya , @InteriorKE , @SwissEmbassyKE , @NLinKenya , @denmarkinkenya , @SwedenigKE , @EUAmbKenya , @GermanyinKenya , @USEmbassyKenya , @Stanyale , @Uspat6666 , @RefugeeUmoja @ReDSS_HoA , @ilo

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

6 months

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 ⁩

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

4 months

“Kakuma, Dadaab refugee camps will be upgraded to integrated settlements under KUSP2 – Kindiki" — @DRSKenya , @UNHCR_Kenya , @JuliusKBitok , @BurenCaroline , @TurkanaCountyKE @TurkanaAssembly , @_GarissaCounty

Kakuma, Dadaab refugee camps will be upgraded to integrated settlements under KUSP2 – Kindiki

Kenya currently hosts over 700,000 refugees in the two camps.

www.the-star.co.ke

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

6 years

@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

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

7 months

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

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

7 months

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 ⁩

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

7 months

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.

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

3 months

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

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

6 months

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 ⁩

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

6 months

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

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

9 months

CRA ⁦ @DRSKenya ⁩ joined the PS ⁦ @JuliusKBitok ⁩ in meeting with the ⁦ @EUAmbKenya ⁩ & ⁦⁦ @denmarkinkenya ⁩ as Chairs of RDG on upcoming GRF in Geneva where Kenya will give key priority areas #ShirikaPlan . RDG has been pivotal in support of refugees in Kenya.

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

9 months

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 ⁩,⁦⁦⁦⁦

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

5 months

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 ⁩

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

9 months

On behalf of CS interior @KindikiKithure , I made a Presentation of Progress Report of Kenya on Nairobi Declaration to the 3rd Ministerial meeting of IGAD at Addis Ababa @DRSKenya , @Stanyale @JuliusKBitok , @InteriorKE , @Uspat6666 , @RefugeeUmoja , @ARN_africa , @ReDSS_HoA , @AMB_Affey

IGAD Health & Social Development Division

@IGADHealthS

9 months

#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

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

9 months

Kenya is steadfast in its commitment to enhancing inclusion, empowerment of refugees and dignifying their stay including access to services @DRSKenya , @Stanyale , @Uspat6666 , @RCKKenya , @RefugeesMedia , @ReDSS_HoA , @muthoninjuki @InteriorKE , @JuliusKBitok , @ilo , @MOH_Kenya , @GarissaGov

UNHCR KENYA

@UNHCR_Kenya

9 months

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 .

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

1 year

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 ⁩

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

6 months

Government @InteriorKE @DRSKenya supports Financial inclusion of refugees and hosts for transformation of livelihoods, self-reliance, resilience and integration into the society @Uspat6666 @HIASrefugees , @muthoninjuki @drckenya , @RESCUEorg , @UNICEFKenya , @KeTreasury , @CA_Kenya

Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

6 months

Today I'm in Kakuma with @KellyTClements @KeEquityBank @E_Waititu @burugu_j I'm excited to witness the collaborative efforts with @LuQuLuQuTribe Private Sector Partners @SafaricomPLC and @KeEquityBank . Stay tuned for updates on our journey towards empowerment and resilience.

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

5 months

PS ⁦ @JuliusKBitok ⁩ making his remarks to Refugee Advisory Committee Members as he closed the Induction Trainng ⁦ @BurenCaroline ⁩ ⁦ @RCKKenya ⁩, ⁦ @HIASrefugees ⁩, ⁦ @InteriorKE ⁩, ⁦ @DRSKenya ⁩, ⁦ @UNHCR_Kenya ⁩, ⁦ @AfricaAmahoro ⁩, @NPSC_KE ⁩

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

5 years

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!

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

4 months

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

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

11 months

Attending the book Launch by Dr. Barrack O. Muluka Entitled: Home and Exile. Forced Migrations and South Sudanese Refugees in Kenya’s Kakuma Refugee Camp ⁦ @DRSKenya ⁩, ⁦ @BurenCaroline ⁩, ⁦ @UNHCR_Kenya ⁩, ⁦ @Stanyale ⁩, ⁦ @IOMKenya ⁩, ⁦ @DimancheSh ⁩

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

9 months

Stock taking on levels of implementation by MDAs- Government working with partners to actualize GCR & CRRF towards inclusion, social economic integration & empowerment of refugees and displaced persons @UNHCR_Kenya , @BurenCaroline , @Uspat6666 , @Stanyale @ReDSS_HoA , @InteriorKE

Department of Refugee Services

@DRSKenya

9 months

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

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

9 months

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 ⁩.

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

9 months

Side Event on SHIRIKA PLAN happening now with opening remarks by ⁦ @FilippoGrandi ⁩ High Commssioner for Refugees ⁦ @Refugees ⁩, ⁦⁦ @Stanyale ⁩ @DRSKenya ⁩, ⁦ @UNHCR_Kenya ⁩, ⁦ @IOMKenya ⁩, ⁦ @KeEquityBank ⁩, ⁦ @DKUNmisgva ⁩, ⁦ @JuliusKBitok ⁩,

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

9 months

Closing ceremony of the IGAD meeting on #NairobiDeclaration by IGAD Member States chaired by Djibouti Interior Minister Excellency Said Nouh Hassan onbehalf of Chair of IGAD ⁦ @IGADPeace ⁩,⁦ @DRSKenya ⁩,⁦ @AMB_Affey ⁩ l,⁦ @InteriorKE ⁩,⁦ ⁦ @JuliusKBitok ⁩,

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

11 months

Commissioner for Refugee Affairs @burugu_j attended a forum on promoting the rights of forcibly displaced persons for legal practitioners ⁦ @DRSKenya ⁩, ⁦ @thekhrc ⁩, ⁦ @Stanyale ⁩ @UNHCR_Kenya ⁩⁦ @ARN_africa ⁩,⁦ @Uspat6666 ⁩, ⁦⁦ @ambjuliusbitok ⁩

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

9 months

CRA ⁦⁦ @DRSKenya ⁩ represented the CS MINA, ⁦ @KindikiKithure ⁩, @JuliusKBitok ⁩ ⁦⁦ @InteriorKE ⁩ at the 3rd IGAD Ministerial meeting in Ethiopia. CRA appended signature to the COMMUNIQUE at the end of the meeting on #NairobiDeclaration , ⁦ @IgadhealthS ⁩

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

9 months

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 ❤️

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J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

6 months

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 ⁩

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