UNHCR’s Grandi appeals for urgent action as South Sudan crisis enters fifth year
Marking four years since the outbreak of South Sudan’s civil war, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi today appealed for urgent action by all sides to settle the conflict and put an end to the country’s deepening humanitarian crisis and Africa’s largest refugee crisis. “The world cannot continue to […]
Refugee students among top scorers in Kenya’s national primary school exams
“My classroom was overcrowded. I had to wake up very early to get to school as early 6.00am or 5.00am so that I could reserve my seat.”
Refugee Artists in Kenya celebrate 3rd year of self-reliance-driven music and arts project
“One of the most important expressions of human beings is through art. For the past three years we have seen better quality of work from both the visual artists and musicians.”
The Shona: A stateless community in Kenya yearning to gain citizenship
“Even in Zimbabwe they cannot accept me. I am considered to be a foreigner. They cannot accept me. I was born in Kenya.”
Refugees in Dadaab welcome opening of new courthouse
“Now we will not have to wait for months to access justice.”
Birth registration drive combats statelessness among Kenya’s coastal Pemba community
“Birth registration is important because it’s the first step in ending statelessness in the country.”
UNHCR report exposes the discrimination pervading the life of stateless minorities worldwide
“Stateless people are just seeking the same basic rights that all citizens enjoy.”
KCPE Examinations kick off in Dadaab Camps
“Amidst all manner of unprecedented challenges, students in Dadaab have exhibited resilience and have prepared well for this year’s exams.”
Learners in Kakuma Sit for their KCPE Examinations
Zawadi Wahanga, a refugee from Congo, is among more than 55 students from the Angelina Jolie Girls Boarding School in Kakuma Refugee camp, who will sit the national Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE), exam tomorrow, Tuesday, 31st of October. Zawadi says she wants to be an engineer when she […]