VNG International: KENYA SDLG PROGRAMME LAUNCH

18.04.2024

On the 18th of April 2024, Samuel Hall engaged in discussions at the launch of VNG International's SDLG initiative, joining stakeholders like the Governor of Garissa County, officials from Turkana County Government, the Ugandan Government, and Embassy delegates.

Our Operations Manager, Jared Owuor, shared insights from our report 'Devolution in Kenya: Opportunity for Transitional Solutions for Refugees?' with the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) and Regional Durable Solutions Secretariat (ReDSS). Jared emphasised the essential link between devolution and refugee management, highlighting significant opportunities for stakeholders to integrate devolution into their frameworks and discussed evidence-based strategies for sustainable outcomes.

Reflecting on progress in refugee management, including the enactment of the Refugee Act of 2021 and the Shirika plan, we aim to enhance collaboration between national and county levels, promote refugees' inclusion in national systems, and conduct multi-stakeholder consultations for improved capacity building.

Read the 'Devolution in Kenya: Opportunity for Transitional Solutions for Refugees?' report here.