CORONAVIRUS PREVENTION STRATEGIES AFFECT RESIDENTS OF KAKUMA

By Santos Madhieu – KANERE Staff Writer, April 2020

To prevent the spread of Covid-19, the Government of Kenya called for the closure on March 22nd of social venues such as sporting grounds, bars and hotels, with the exception of takeaway (carry-out) services. Movement in and out of the country is restricted, and a curfew from 7 pm to 5 am was put in place on March 25, 2020.

Businesses owned by Kakuma refugee traders are feeling the impact of this polices,and this week, I met Machar MalithGeu, a businessman who owns a video hall in Hongkong market where many youths gather each day to watch movies and games. The video hall is a major source of income for Machar and his family.

Refugee business entrepreneur facing life threats

By Qaabata Boru

A refugee small business owner is facing a life-threatening situation in Kalobeyei refugee settlement

The Food Prices In The Kakuma Refugee Camp Markets

The food prices in the Kakuma refugee market and the availability of the required commodities by the consumers at the market have been challenging for the local residents and the refugee communities.

Insufficient Food Supply Leads to Trade and Bartering

Volume 1, Issue 4-5 / March-April 2009

With food supplies already meager, refugees must exchange food items for staples such as charcoal, leaving them hungry.

Boda-Boda Taxi Fares on the Rise

Volume 1, Issue 3 / February 2009

Dust storms, spare parts, and UNHCR head count drive up prices of boda-boda bicycle taxis, posing a dilemma for would-be customers

Women’s Empowerment, But Only for a Moment

Volume 1, Issue 3 / February 2009

 Refugee women created entrepreneurial groups to counter gender inequality and poverty, but now these initiatives are dying due to lack of NGO support

Enterprising Single Mother Meets Success

Volume 1, Issue 3 / February 2009

A single mother runs a popular restaurant in the midst of Kakuma Camp’s busiest market, and encourages other women to do the same