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"content": " Hon. Speaker, this is an important matter. We will endeavour to bring the report within the period you have indicated."
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"content": "Hon. Daniel Nanok, Member for Turkana West Constituency."
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"content": "IMPLEMENTATION OF SHIRIKA PLAN"
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"content": " Hon. Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order No.44(2)(c), I wish to request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security regarding the implementation of Shirika Plan and its effect on the refugee host communities. Kenya has for many years upheld an open-door asylum policy, hosting over 700,000 refugees and asylum seekers, primarily from Somalia, South Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The majority of these refugees and asylum seekers reside in camps within Daadab in Garissa County, Kakuma and Kalobeyei in Turkana County, while a few reside in Nairobi and other urban areas. The rights of these refugees are protected under the Refugees Act (CAP 173) which guarantees freedom of movement, the right to work, and access to financial services, among others. The Act also seeks to transition from a traditional camp-based model to one of local The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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"content": "integration, empowering refugees to actively contribute to the socio-economic development of their host communities. The Government, in line with the Refugees Act (CAP173), has formulated a policy known as Shirika Plan, which is a multi-year initiative to promote the socio-economic inclusion of refugees in Kenya by transforming camps into integrated settlements within host communities for both refugees and asylum seekers. This policy was officially launched by His Excellency the President on 28th March 2025. While the plan is a progressive step toward refugee inclusion, it has sparked concerns over inadequate public participation and limited engagement with the host communities and their leaders, especially in Garissa and Turkana counties. In addition, host communities like those in Turkana West, which have accommodated refugees for over 33 years, now face fears of marginalisation, increased pressure on already stretched services, and rising tensions due to lack of consultation. It is against this background that I request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security on the following: 1. A report on whether the National Government conducted public participation and sensitisation on the Shirika Plan, including evidence of the activity and the extent to which it complies with Articles 10(2)(a) and 232(1)(d) of the Constitution on involvement of the people in policy making. 2. Measures put in place to ensure that the Shirika Plan does not overstretch existing community resources, specifically with respect to infrastructure such as schools, health facilities, water supply and sanitation, and the strategies put in place to fund projects enhancing the socio-economic facilities of host communities. 3. Steps being taken to strengthen security, promote peaceful co-existence, and empower host communities throughout the implementation of the plan. 4. Clarification on terms used such as “integration” of refugees and host communities, and details on support mechanisms available to help refugees to become self-reliant, including how job opportunities are going to be structured to ensure equitable competition between host community members and refugees. 5. Measures put in place to transition the refugees under the Shirika Plan, including the specific roles and contributions of key stakeholders such as the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). I thank you, Hon. Speaker."
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"content": "Thank you, Hon. Nanok. Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security, Hon. Tongoyo, can you bring a response within the first week after recess?"
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"speaker_name": "Narok West, UDA",
"speaker_title": "Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo",
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"content": " Hon. Speaker, I just want a clarification. I think the request for Statement is misplaced. According to our Standing Order, this request for Statement should be referred to the Regional Integration Committee. The issue of Shirika Plan had been taken away from my Committee."
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"content": "Under which Ministry are refugees?"
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"speaker_name": "Narok West, UDA",
"speaker_title": "Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo",
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"content": " It is under Hon. Peter Lochakapong’s committee. There is confusion. Just as the issue of prisons falls under the Justice and Legal Affairs Committee, this is under Hon. Peter Lochakapong. He can confirm the same."
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"content": "Hon. Lochakapong, is your committee responsible for refugee issues?"
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