Introduction: Kenya has taken significant steps toward promoting economic inclusion for refugees. With the enactment of the new Refugee Act in February 2022, there are promising developments that can positively impact the lives of displaced individuals. In this article, we’ll explore what the new legislation means for refugees’ economic participation and discuss the challenges they still face. ________________________________________ 1. The New Refugee Act: A Paradigm Shift Kenya’s Refugee Act introduces critical changes related to economic inclusion, integration, and refugee status determination. Refugees now have the right to engage in gainful employment or enterprise, as well as practice their professions or trades if their qualifications are recognized by competent authorities in Kenya1. This provision opens doors to the labor market, allowing refugees to contribute to the national and local economy.
Read MoreDear family, friends, and colleagues, We gather here today with heavy hearts to bid farewell to a remarkable man, a visionary leader, and our beloved Chairman, Mr. Salongo Msoshi Lokole Simbi. His sudden passing has left us in shock and sorrow, and as we stand here, we reflect on the immense impact he had on our lives, our organization, and our community.
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