Also known as: UNHCR · U.N. refugee agency · UNHCR Kenya
UN agency coordinating humanitarian response to refugee crises, including education and food aid programmes across East Africa and globally.
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The Standard
… Joseph Eric, a Congolese refugee registered with UNHCR, says his family came to Kenya seeking safety after fleeing violence in South Kivu. …
Kenyans feel the gap left by departing Burundian traders and workersCitizen Digital
… e over foreign traders By Melita Ole Tenges September 09, 2026 08:24 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Foreign Affairs PS Korir Sing’oei meets Burundi’s Ambassador to Kenya, Evelyne Habonimana and UNHCR Kenya …
Kenya, Burundi open talks as tensions rise over foreign tradersCapital News
… Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oei on Tuesday held consultations with Burundi, UNHCR and IOM as the government moved to establish a coordinated response to concerns affecting Burundian nationals. …
LSK calls for review of foreign trader directive, warns against nationality-based attacksCapital News
… Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oei on Tuesday chaired a coordination meeting with Burundi’s Ambassador Evelyne Habonimana, UNHCR Kenya Representative Fatima Mohammed-Cole and IOM Kenya Representative Nomagugu Ncube as Nairobi moves to establish a joint mechanism f …
Kenya forms Joint Task Team with Burundi, UNHCR, IOM over Burundian regularisationCitizen Digital
… South Sudan faces one of the world’s worst hunger crises, the World Food Programme and the U.N. refugee agency said. …
650,000 refugees in South Sudan could lose food aid within weeks due to funding squeeze, say UN agenciesCitizen Digital
… In Sudan, for example, the UNHCR reports that around 14 million people have been displaced since the war erupted in April 2023, creating the world's largest displacement crisis. …
Kenya to continue spearheading equitable development with focus on youth - MudavadiCitizen Digital
… In Sudan, for example, the UNHCR reports that around 14 million people have been displaced since the war erupted in April 2023, creating the world's largest displacement crisis. …
Kenya to continue spearheading equitable development with focus on youth - MudavadiThe Standard
… According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), nearly 14 million people have been displaced since the conflict erupted in April 2023, making it the world's largest displacement crisis.Mudavadi condemned reports of widespread violations against civilians i …
Kenya calls for global push to end Sudan conflictThe Standard
… Mudavadi singled out Sudan as one of Africa's worst humanitarian crises, citing UNHCR figures showing that about 14 million people have been displaced since the conflict erupted in April 2023.He added that nearly half of the country's schools have closed, disrupting the education …
Mudavadi calls for youth empowerment, good governanceCitizen Digital
… The UN's International Organization for Migration and its refugee agency UNHCR voiced alarm in a joint statement at reports "that two boats carrying more than 500 people may have capsized off the coast of Myanmar in recent days". …
Over 500 feared dead in two suspected shipwrecks off Myanmar: UNFollowing President William Ruto's directive on undocumented foreign traders, Burundian workers and traders have departed Kenya, leaving gaps in services Kenyans had relied on — from boda boda riders to shoe-washers at Gikomba market. The transition to local replacements has not been seamless.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
Following President William Ruto's directive on undocumented foreign traders, Burundian workers and traders have departed Kenya, leaving gaps in services Kenyans had relied on — from boda boda riders to shoe-washers at Gikomba market. The transition to local replacements has not been seamless.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya and Burundi have begun talks to resolve a dispute over business operations by Burundian nationals in the country. The Foreign Affairs PS says the government has extended the registration window for foreign nationals and businesses by 90 days and warned against targeting or attacking foreign nationals.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Law Society of Kenya has called on the government to review its directive affecting foreign nationals engaged in small-scale trade, warning that enforcement must comply with the Constitution and Kenya's obligations under the East African Community Treaty. The statement follows President Ruto's September 2 directive targeting foreigners in certain small-scale trade, with the government offering undocumented foreigners 90 days to regularise their status.
9 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya has convened Burundi, UNHCR, and IOM for a high-level coordination meeting to address humanitarian concerns facing Burundian nationals amid heightened scrutiny of foreign traders. The Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary said the government is working with the agencies to ensure government action is conducted in an orderly manner with safeguards for rights and safety.
8 September 2026 · Capital News →
More than 650,000 refugees and asylum seekers in South Sudan risk losing food aid access within weeks due to funding shortfall, UN agencies warned. South Sudan faces one of the world's worst hunger crises, with over 7.8 million people experiencing acute food insecurity and 2.2 million children acutely malnourished.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, representing President William Ruto at the 21st Plenary Assembly of AMECEA in Nairobi, commended the conference's focus on Eastern Africa's social and pastoral realities. He highlighted ongoing conflicts in the region that have displaced over 20 million people and left approximately 118 million African children out of school.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, representing President Ruto at the 21st Plenary Assembly of AMECEA in Nairobi, commended the conference's focus on social and pastoral realities in Eastern Africa, highlighting conflicts displacing over 20 million people in the region and noting UN estimates of approximately 118 million children out of school in Africa as of June 2026.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
At a Nairobi forum on Sudan mediation, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi called for urgent international coordination to end the conflict, which has displaced nearly 14 million people since April 2023 and created what UNHCR describes as the world's largest displacement crisis.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi has called for greater collaboration among governments, faith leaders and young people to promote peace, empower youth and strengthen good governance across Eastern Africa, speaking at the 21st Plenary Assembly of AMECEA in Nairobi.
20 July 2026 · The Standard →
The UN's International Organization for Migration and UNHCR warned that two boats carrying more than 500 people may have capsized off Myanmar's coast in recent days. The vessels reportedly departed from Rakhine State in late June carrying mainly Rohingya passengers, with one boat losing contact shortly after departure and a second believed to have sunk off the Ayeyarwady coast on July 8.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bupa Global Kenya, a Gold Sponsor of the UNHCR Charity Golf Tournament held for World Refugee Day 2026, called for a broader approach to health outcomes, stating that access to education, clean water, safety and economic opportunities are critical alongside medical care in building healthier communities. The tournament sought to raise support for education programmes targeting displaced and vulnerable children.
7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Pope Leo XIV visits Italy's Lampedusa island on July 4, a major port for African migrants crossing to Europe, in a message to US and EU leaders. The Chicago-born pontiff has clashed with the Trump administration over migrant treatment and made migrant defence central to his papacy.
4 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Pope Leo XIV visited Italy's Lampedusa island, a major entry point for migrants from Africa, calling on Europe to protect and integrate migrants while developing long-term strategic plans and assisting developing countries to prevent forced emigration.
4 July 2026 · The Standard →
Sudan's war refugees who fled to Egypt have described being detained, beaten, and extorted in Cairo jails, and are facing increasing arrests and deportations as Egyptian authorities crack down on migrants despite Egypt having taken in over a million people when Sudan's war began in 2023.
25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sudanese refugees fleeing civil war have described being detained in Egyptian jails where they experienced beatings, extortion, and harsh conditions; lawyers and human rights groups say Egypt is conducting a sweeping crackdown on refugees despite taking in over a million people since Sudan's 2023 conflict began.
25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
On World Refugee Day (June 20th), Kenya commemorates the strength and resilience of millions of refugees and hosting communities. The day is marked in Kenya's Dadaab refugee camp, Kakuma refugee camp, and Nairobi, and amplifies the UNHCR's #WithRefugees campaign expressing solidarity with people forced to flee.
20 June 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece marking 75 years of the 1951 Refugee Convention argues that by mid-2025, around 122 million people had been forced from their homes — roughly one in every 67 people alive — with conflict and climate shocks increasingly driving displacement that disrupts children's education and safety, particularly in Africa.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
The fifth edition of the UNHCR Charity Golf Tournament is set for June 19, 2026, at Muthaiga Country Club to raise funds for education programmes benefiting refugee and host community youth across Kenya. Since its launch in 2022, the tournament has supported more than 8,000 young people through learning materials, scholarships, and infrastructure; this year's title sponsor Domysuma Architects is projected to support educational materials for approximately 1,200 students.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
KCB Group disbursed Sh48.8 billion in green financing loans for renewable energy, agriculture, green buildings, and climate-smart investments across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda. The bank screened Sh587.9 billion in transactions under its Environmental and Social Due Diligence framework, reaching 25.84 per cent of total lending to green projects in 2025, surpassing its 25 per cent target.
12 June 2026 · The Standard →
As traditional aid systems face budget cuts and climate pressures, Kenya's refugee camps including Kakuma, Kalobeyei, and Dadaab are increasingly adopting solar mini-grids and clean-energy enterprises to provide sustainable power and reduce dependence on fossil fuels and external humanitarian financing.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
With 300,000 refugees and host communities in Kakuma and Kalobeyei, Turkana County, infrastructure, schools, and health facilities face strain. Host communities and refugees report overcrowded schools, understaffed hospitals, increased crime rates, and scarce job opportunities, with experts warning of a crisis if urgent solutions are not found.
12 May 2026 · The Standard →
António Guterres has arrived in Nairobi for the Africa Forward Summit 2026, a two-day gathering co-hosted by President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron. Over 30 African Heads of State and Government are expected to attend, with discussions focused on sustainable development, economic cooperation, innovation, and Africa's transformation agenda.
11 May 2026 · Capital News →
UN Secretary-General António Guterres will visit Kenya on May 11, 2026, to join President William Ruto in launching a USD 340 million expansion of the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) in Gigiri, which will modernise facilities and increase conference capacity from 14 to 30 rooms and delegate capacity from about 2,000 to 9,000 participants.
11 May 2026 · Capital News →
UN Secretary-General António Guterres will visit Kenya on May 11, 2026, to join President William Ruto in launching a USD 340 million expansion project at the United Nations Office at Nairobi in Gigiri, designed to modernise facilities and boost the city's role as a global diplomatic hub.
8 May 2026 · Capital News →
Residents of Kakuma—both refugees and host community members—face mounting pressure on essential services as declining donor funding continues to strain health facilities and overcrowded schools. Humanitarian agencies operating in the area are being forced to scale back operations as global humanitarian funding declines.
3 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Libyan Red Crescent recovered 17 bodies and rescued seven people during a patrol boat operation to assist a stranded vessel off Libya. The organisation described the rescue as "one of the most arduous field missions to date."
30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
About 470 DR Congo refugees crossed from Burundi back into the eastern DRC last Thursday in the first organised return under a UNHCR-facilitated voluntary repatriation program. The returnees, who fled escalating clashes between government forces and armed groups, face uncertainty about shelter and conditions upon their return home.
29 April 2026 · The Standard →