Kenya now hosts a refugee population of 852,000, according to Immigration Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang. The announcement coincided with World Refugee Day 2026 celebrations in Nairobi, highlighting increased refugee numbers amidst diminishing humanitarian resources.

• Kenya's refugee population has reached 852,000.
• Immigration Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang delivered the figures.
• The government is implementing the Shirika Plan, a $943 million strategy (2025-2036) to integrate refugees into municipalities and promote financial inclusion, aiming for self-reliance and shared development in areas like Garissa and Turkana.