Human Security Issues of Somali Refugees and the Host Community in Northeastern Kenya

Abstract

Conflict, combined with frequent droughts, has worsened the economic and social conditions of Somalis and forced them to migrate to neighboring countries, mainly Kenya. Most of the refugees are housed in Dadaab refugee camp in Garissa county. The camp is home to almost half a million refugees, which is considerably more than the planned capacity of the camp. This is a research study of Somali refugees’ and the host community's human security issues and how to build the capacities of both the refugees and the community in new skills for alternative livelihood creation and conflict prevention. The purpose is to empower both the refugees and the host community in a fragile social environment.