President William Ruto has appealed to the international community to support Kenya’s plan to transform refugee camps into integrated and self-reliant settlements. “As this noble and ambitious plan is being implemented, we ask the international community to support the programme,” Ruto said. The Shirika Plan is anchored in the Refugees Act, 2021, and is designed to be implemented over three phases between 2025 and 2036. By linking humanitarian support with long-term development planning, the government believes the plan will unlock economic opportunities, stimulate local economies and reduce the long-term costs associated with protracted refugee situations. Ruto said the Shirika Plan offers a durable solution to displacement by supporting voluntary repatriation, resettlement to third countries or full integration into Kenyan society.

Source: Daily Nation January 12, 2026 15:21 UTC