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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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Water Shortage in the new settlement in the middle of the pandemic

By Akuna Denza – KANERE Staff Writer, February 2021

Kalobeyei residents face a shortage of water as women turn to alternative sources to alleviate/mitigate the water concern.

A refugee woman drawing water from a lagga (river) in Kalobeyei village 2/ KANERE Kalobeyei
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VOA commences FM Radio Stations for Refugees

By Tolossa Asrat – KANERE Staff Writer, February 2021

In December 2020, the Voice of America (VOA) launched new FM stations serving refugees living in Kakuma and Dadaab refugee camps. The Kakuma office commenced operations on December 18, 2020 during International Migrant Day.

Journalism students conducting interviews in Kakuma 3 section: Photo by KANERE
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