HIGHLIGHTS
As at 28 October 2015, Kakuma had registered 47,292 refugees from South Sudan. As at 25 October, the total registered camp population was 182,770, with South Sudanese making up 50% of the population.
An Australian delegation from the city of Sterling visited Kakuma from 16 to 19 October. The team which fundraises for education and community based programs in Kenya and Rwanda, was composed of civil servants working in various capacities in community development to support immigrants and refugees resettled in Australia. The City of Stirling is one of the more culturally diverse regions of Western Australia, having an immigrant population of over 17,000 as at end of 2014. The mission was briefed on the Kakuma operation by UNHCR and the Deputy County Commissioner. They also engaged refugees and partner agencies and met host community members.
UNHCR as part of its support to the host community handed over 13 motorcycles to the Deputy County Commissioner on 19 October. The ceremony was attended by the area Member of Parliament, Members of County Assembly (MCAs), chiefs and other local leaders. The Head of Sub-office handed over the motorcycles which will assist the chiefs from the 13 locations in the sub-county to serve their communities more effectively. The area MP lauded UNHCR for its consistent support to host community projects
KEY FIGURES
47,292 Refugees registered since influx began in December 2013.
2,876 UAMS in Kakuma Camp
1:14 The ratio of latrines to users in Kakuma 4
17.3 Litres of water provided per person per day in Kakuma.
7,932 Number of roofed durable shelters in Kakuma 4.
160 New plots set aside for households that may be affected by El Nino
FUNDING
USD 36.5 MILLION requested for the operation
PRIORITIES
Monitor trends of daily new arrivals
Maintenance of water network to ensure improved supply
El Nino preparedness measures ongoing