Lodwar, 25th August 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations)

The Deputy Governor, Dr. John Erus hosted a UNHCR team, led by the Country Representative, Fatima Mohammed-Cole at the County headquarters.

The meeting discussed the Kakuma Refugee Camp and Kalobeyei settlement, against the backdrop of instruments for responding to host and refugee issues through the Kalobeyei Integrated Socio-Economic Development Programme (KISEDP), Shirika Plan and County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP).

Dr. Erus highlighted the need to safeguard successes realised from implementing refugee inclusion programmes over the years, lauding UNHCR and development partners for their support.

On her part, Mohammed-Cole re-affirmed the agency’s commitment to building a stronger partnership with the County Government and all development partners implementing interventions for host and refugee populations.

Chief Officers Janerose Tioko (Partnerships), Samwel Ekaale (Economic Planning) and Peter Ekaru (Fisheries), Raphael Logum (Director, Partnerships and Resource Mobilization), among other senior county officials were present.

The head of UNHCR Kakuma sub Office Sateesh Nanduri was also present.