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Kenya must respect the human rights of Somali refugees

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In the wake of the Garissa University College shootings that left nearly 150 people dead, the Kenyan government has threatened to close the world’s largest refugee camp. In response, US Secretary of State John Kerry promised an extra $45m to the United Nations... More »

Kenya Steps Back From Threat to Expel Somali Refugees

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NAIROBI, Kenya — President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya on Wednesday softened a threat to expel hundreds of thousands of Somali refugees within three months, saying there would be no forced repatriations. Mr. Kenyatta made the assurance after meetings with the top ... More »

Kismayo and the opportunities

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Through a lively hood intervention programme, the American Refugee Committee (ARC) is providing increased livelihood opportunity to 140 returnee and conflict-affected IDP households in Kismayo through the development of maritime market value chains. The UN ref... More »