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    "id": 1558646,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Turkana West, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Daniel Nanok",
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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."
}