Refugees

“No one leaves home unless home is the mouth of a shark.” – Warsan Shire These powerful words by Somali-British poet Warsan Shire often echo in my mind. I shudder at the thought of ever having to flee Kenya because of insecurity. But for many of our neighbors in Sudan, South Sudan, and the Democratic […]

Kenya has long been a haven for refugees fleeing persecution, conflict, and environmental disasters. As of 2025, the country continues to host one of the largest refugee populations in Africa, with Dadaab and Kakuma camps being home to over 600,000 refugees. While the Kenyan government, in partnership with international organizations, has made strides toward improving […]