HIGHLIGHTS
15,714 Identified unaccompanied minors
93 Households provided with cash grants since 1st January 2015
1,288,655 NFIs distributed since January
2,987 Shelters distributed since January
WORKING WITH PARTNERS
The Deputy Secretary General of Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), Mr Geir Olav Leisle, the Regional Director Mr. Gabriella Waaijman and Safaricom CEO, Mr. Bob Collymore and other dignitaries fielded a one day mission to Kakuma on 15 Dec to familiarize with the Kakuma operations. The delegation was accompanied by the UNHCR Country Representative, Mr. Raouf Mazou and other key staff from UNHCR, Safaricom and NRC staff. The mission was keen to discuss possibilities and innovative ways of humanitarian agencies and private sector companies working together to support humanitarian programs. They toured various places in the camp. The team later held meeting at the UNHCR conference room with representatives of all agencies in Kakuma where economic and social dynamics was discussed. The visitors finally planted trees at the NRC compound before departing for Nairobi
The Danish Minister for foreign affairs, Mr. Kristian Jensen and his delegation comprised of officials from Danish Government including Ambassador and Under-Secretary for Global Politics and Security, fielded a one day mission to Kakuma on 16 Dec to familiarize with the Kakuma operations. The mission was accompanied by the UNHCR Country Representative, the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) Country Director for Kenya and Department of Refugee Affairs (DRA). The minister made a courtesy call to the Deputy County Commissioners office before touring the camp. The delegation toured various places in the camp and the Minister had an opportunity to interact with refugees and even sat in a session conducted by the Kakuma Youth Parliament. He encouraged the youth to be positive and responsible for their future.
The 2nd edition of the talent extravaganza dubbed “Kakuma Got Talent” took place in the camp from 11 to 13 December. The talent search under the theme “My Talent, My Voice!” was a multi-agency initiative led by the youth themselves with support from UNHCR, LWF, DRC and Filmaid. Kenyan rapper and UNHCR supporter Octopizzo attended the event as one of the judges and also as a guest artist. Hundreds of youth competed in the various categories to make it to the finals. Eight (8) groups emerged as winner. One per category: Drama, Oral Narrative, Fashion, Cultural Dance, Modern Dance, Music and Comedy.