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Urban migration and the increasing number of displaced populations have put pressure on municipalities to provide inclusive services that cater to both refugees and host communities. KUSP II aims to support the transition of refugee camps into integrated urban settlements by strengthening urban institutions, promoting economic inclusion, and enhancing service delivery in refugee-hosting areas.

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By fostering a structured approach to refugee integration, KUSP II ensures that WHR Component benefit from improved urban planning, economic development opportunities, and sustainable infrastructure projects. This approach aligns with the World Bank’s Whole-of-Government Refugee Response (WHR) framework, which seeks to bridge humanitarian response efforts with long-term urban development strategies.

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Urban Governance & Institutional Strengthening

Transition

Inclusion

Delivery

  • Establishment of unified urban institutions to oversee the planning, governance, and coordination of services for refugee and host communities.

  • Strengthening municipal governance through policy frameworks that integrate refugee needs into urban planning.

  • Capacity building for municipal staff, ensuring they are equipped to manage the demands of growing urban populations in host municipalities.

Infrastructure Development & Service Delivery

Transition

Inclusion

Delivery

  • Provision of WHR Urban Institutional Grants to finance the planning, design, construction, and upgrading of critical infrastructure in refugee-hosting municipalities.

  • Investment in low-risk urban infrastructure projects, including:

    Mobility & Transport: Expansion of roads, bus terminals, and pedestrian pathways.

    Sanitation & Waste Management: Improved wastewater and fecal sludge management systems.

    Water Supply: Enhanced access to clean water for both refugees and host populations.

    Stormwater Drainage: Construction of drainage systems to mitigate flood risks.

    Economic & Social Infrastructure: Development of markets, business centers, health clinics, and education facilities.

    Fire & Disaster Preparedness: Establishment of well-equipped fire stations and emergency response units.

Climate Resilience & Sustainability

Governance

Administrative

Capacity

  • Implementation of climate-smart urban planning strategies that account for the environmental impact of population growth in refugee-hosting areas.

  • Adoption of renewable energy solutions, including solar-powered water supply systems and sustainable housing initiatives for displaced populations.

  • Investment in green infrastructure, such as afforestation programs, to mitigate deforestation caused by high refugee populations.

Refugee & Host Community

Key Achievements

01

Integration

Two refugee-hosting municipalities (Turkana and Garissa) integrated into the KUSP II program framework.

02

Charters

Development of municipal charters incorporating refugee inclusion policies.

03

Investments

Infrastructure investments enhancing access to clean water, waste management, and social services in refugee settlements.

04

Incubators

Establishment of business incubators supporting refugee entrepreneurship.

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