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Letter from the Editor Peace and Security

Editorial Note

Dear KANERE Readers and Supporters,

It has been a year since the last issue of KANERE was published, but we are back again with strong determination and resilience despite constantly facing obstacles in terms of humanitarian funding. Most international donors have routinely or continuously funded International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOs) with little knowledge of programming and service delivery on the ground. Sadly, this has sidelined the funding of critical refugee-led media organizations, including KANERE. This is simply due to KANERE’s critical reporting that sheds light on the lack of accountability by humanitarian organizations, issues of fraud and corruption, and incidents of violent insecurity across refugee camps, exposing where camp authorities have failed.

Would there be any evaluation of the aspects of triple nexus over the work of KANERE’s reporting in the old Kakuma and Kalobeyei establishments over the fragile peaceful relationship between refugees and the host population?

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Refugee Death Following Violent Robbery

By Mahmud, Santos & Qaabata – KANERE Staff Writers, December 2022

An Ethiopian-refugee has died at the scene of a violent robbery in Kalobeyei settlement.

The incident was recorded on the night of August 7 2022, with one person killed by gunshot in a series of shocking armed robberies in Kalobeyei’s Village Two.

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Fan Violence and Kakuma Premier League

By Baluu Wol Makuach – KANERE Volunteer Writer, September 2021

Strong calls are being made for the Kakuma Premier League (KPL) Board to suspend Naath Football Club (FC) following an injury to an Okapi FC fan last weekend during their first league loss of the season.

Match-day: All Stars Vs Legend FC – Kakuma Premier league, photography taken at Kakuma 1, zn 3 football field / KANERE August, 2021
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Attacks on refugees following camp closure notice

By KANERE News Desk

Conflicts between refugees and locals have been a long-standing issue in Kakuma, but an attack following the government announcement about closing Kenya’s refugee camps seems to have been motivated by the announcement. At least four refugees have sustained non-life-threatening injuries following attacks by members of the host community in Kakuma.

Victims of  attacks in Kakuma is related to threats from camp closure notice by Kenya government: Photograph by KANERE
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REFUGEE KILLED IN STRUGGLE OVER FIREWOOD

By Qaabata Boru KANERE Staff Investigative Journalist – February 2021

One South Sudanese refugee teenager killed and another sustained injuries in a fight over firewood collection in Kakuma.

Firewood in Kakuma is most challenging need as default energy source: KANERE File/Qaabata Boru
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Suicides soar as refugees grapple with COVID-19

By Tolossa Asrat – KANERE Staff Writer, February 2021

Although suicide is a common issue in displaced settings, its increased prevalence among refugees in Kakuma illustrates a serious and growing problem, which needs urgent intervention through a multi-sector approach.

NGOs on suicide prevention Campaign 2019/File-Photo-KANERE

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One dead, another seriously wounded in robbery gone wrong

By Qaabata Boru – KANERE Investigative Writer November 2020

On the night of August 25, 2020, unidentified armed men confronted a young refugee outside his residence on block four in zone one of Kakuma camp one. The confrontation, which occurred around 3:30 in the morning, ended in a shooting which resulted in one death and one serious injury.

Scene at block four in zone one of Kakuma one where unidentified armed men confronted a young refugee outside his residence, and shot him at close rage and another/ Qaabata Boru – KANERE

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Large Fire Transforms Safe Haven into Hell

By KANERE staff writer

A large fire broke out at the Jesuit Refugee Service’s (JRS) safe haven at around 5:30pm in the evening of January 2,2020. The fire caused severe damage to the building, located at Kakuma 1, Zone 1, Block 8.

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Five Dead, Many Injured in Communal Violence

By KANERE Staff Writer, Dec 2019

At least five people were killed in an inter-ethnic conflict in Kakuma Refugee camp that spanned at least 3 days. The conflict was sparked on the evening of December 10, 2019 during a football match between the South Sudan and Sudan football teams at Kakuma 3, Zone 2, Block 13. What started as a skirmish on the football pitch escalated as larger revenge attacks were carried out in places of residence. By the next day, much of Kakuma 3 was affected by general insecurity and movement by both foot and vehicle were halted for days, including for NGOs.

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Violent Robbery Interrupts Peace in Kakuma One

By KANERE News Desk, July 2019

At least three refugees sustained gunshot wounds while property of unknown value was stolen by armed night-time attackers