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Kenya hosts more than 830,000 refugees and asylum seekers who have fled neighboring countries struggling with conflict, including Somalia and South Sudan.
Refugees and asylum seekers in Kenya are granted legal protections under national and international law. However, in reality it is often difficult for displaced people to access their full rights.
Protracted displacement, limited access to services, and growing tensions with host communities pose significant challenges for refugees in Kenya. However, the recent Shirika plan aims to address these challenges by promoting integration of refugees with their host communities.
HIAS has been active in Kenya since 2002, supporting the rights and well-being of displaced people.
