During the 14th International Association of Refugee and Migration Judges (IARMJ) World Conference in Nairobi, President William Ruto urged judges to uphold fairness, courage, and independence when handling refugee and migration cases, emphasizing their critical role in ensuring justice and safeguarding the international protection regime.

• Kenya currently hosts nearly 580,000 refugees and asylum seekers, reflecting its long-standing commitment to humanitarian principles.
• The Chief Justice, Martha Koome, underscored the judiciary's central role as custodians of the rule of law in protecting refugees.
• Ruto highlighted Kenya's Refugees Act as a progressive framework granting refugees rights such as the right to work and freedom of movement, promoting social and economic inclusion.