Good Practice Established in 1998, the Refugee Consortium of Kenya (RCK) is a legal aid organisation whose mission is to safeguard and protect the rights and dignity of asylum-seekers, refugees, and host-communities through provision of legal aid, psychosocial support, advocacy, capacity strengthening and promotion of inclusive governance. RCK works closely
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Nation: How countries accept or reject refugees
African countries have taken divergent stances on whether to host refugees from Afghanistan. Last month, Uganda and Rwanda became the first on the continent to accept fleeing Afghani refugees following the power retake by the Taliban. South Africa, on the other hand, refused to take the refugees, saying its hands
Kenya observes World Refugee Day 2018
By Andrew Maina Each year on the 20th of June, the world observes World Refugee (WRD). The day is meant to bring attention to the millions of displaced persons who require assistance to restore their dignity and rights. The main WRD was celebrated in Nairobi. However there were celebrations held
Refugee Consortium of Kenya announces partnership with Turkana County Assembly
Today, 27th February 2018, Refugee Consortium of Kenya has formalized a partnership agreement with the Turkana County Assembly. An official signing ceremony held today at the Turkana County Assembly grounds in Lodwar between the County Assembly Speaker, Honourable Ekitela Lokaale and the Executive Director of RCK, Ms. Eunice Ndonga Githinji