Somali refugees in Kenya
Abstract/
Kenya hosts more than 500,000 refugees, most of
whom live in camps. The new Refugee Act (2021),
which came into force in 2022, creates potential for new
policy allowing increased mobility between camp and
city. This paper reports on findings of the Protracted
Displacement in an Urban World project, which
examined the wellbeing and livelihoods of people living
in protracted displacement in camps and cities, focusing
on Somali refugees in Dadaab camp and Eastleigh,
Nairobi. Key findings highlight the need for increased
recognition of urban refugees, free movement between
camp and city, and more targeted support, particularly
for women refugees in the city.