Refugees in Kenya and especially those at the Daadab Refugee camp in Garissa county have a reason to smile after the deputy President William Ruto today visited the camp and promised to continue championing for their rights.
This Comes just days after the government signed a deal with the world bank that will see counties hosting refugees receive Sh10 billion.
“We have received Sh10 billion from the World Bank to help counties hosting refugees at the borders, especially Kakuma and Dadaab camps,” Devolution CS Eugene Wamalwa said.
“I know the host community has been experiencing a lot difficulties hosting thousands of refugees from the neighbouring countries such as South Sudan, Ethiopia, Congo and Somalia,” he said.
The cash will be used to improve health care, food security and access to water for both refugees and the host communities.
DP Ruto on the other hand has promised that the government will collaborate with the UN agency for Refugees to provide better living conditions and social amenities for the refugees. This include offering proper and quality education for the children.
“We will continue to collaborate with the UN agency for refugees to protect the rights of the displaced; ensure safe spaces for children to learn and play and provide life saving aid. A modern education complex to promote learning for all will be set up at the Daadab Refugee Camp,” said Ruto.
The DP was accompanied by Majority Leader Aden Duale and Garissa governor Ali Korane.
Two days ago, Devolution CS Eugene Wamalwa said that Turkana, which hosts Kakuma camp, will receive Sh3.2 billion to curb challenges affecting them.
“I’m shocked to learn that the refugees at Kakuma Camp have access to clean water for domestic use, but the host community cannot access water. The project will ensure the host community is prioritized in access of water, health and food security through irrigation schemes,” he said.
Turkana West MP Daniel Nanok said, “The host community has faced a lot challenges and hopes the Sh3.2 billion allocated for Kakuma Refugee Camp will help the entire Turkana West.”
“I know the host community has been experiencing a lot difficulties hosting thousands of refugees from the neighbouring countries such as South Sudan, Ethiopia, Congo and Somalia,” he said.
The cash will be used to improve health care, food security and access to water for both refugees and the host communities.
Eugene said Turkana, which hosts Kakuma camp, will receive Sh3.2 billion to curb challenges affecting them.
“I’m shocked to learn that the refugees at Kakuma Camp have access to clean water for domestic use, but the host community cannot access water. The project will ensure the host community is prioritized in access of water, health and food security through irrigation schemes,” he said.
Turkana West MP Daniel Nanok said, “The host community has faced a lot challenges and hopes the Sh3.2 billion allocated for Kakuma Refugee Camp will help the entire Turkana West.”
The partnership with the World Bank came just a month after UN Habitat and United Nation High Commissioner for Refugees agreed to put up 2,000 permanent houses for refugees at the Kalobeiyie settlement in Kakuma, Turkana West.