United States of America received more refugees, a majority of whom were from Kenyan camps, in 2023 as compared to the two preceding years. An aerial view of Dadaab Refugee Camp. Nationally, the US reported an increase in the number of refugees arriving since former President Donald Trump's era when he curtailed efforts to resettle migrants. The migration is likely influenced by the Kenyan Government's plan to shut down two major refugee camps, Dadaab and Kakuma, which hosts more than 500,000 individuals. In the plan, the state planned to create an integrated settlement in which the refugees would be expected to co-exist with the host communities.

Source: The Star January 02, 2024 12:21 UTC