Kenya's Dadaab and Kakuma Camps: Politics of Encampment, Livelihoods, and Durable Solutions: A Mixed-Methods Inquiry

Key Points

• The research aims to explore the political dynamics and livelihoods within Kenya's Dadaab and Kakuma refugee camps.
• Conducted a mixed-methods inquiry featuring quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Utilized comparative analysis to evaluate the camps' conditions and policies.
• Examined institutional and theoretical frameworks relevant to the African context.
• Identified key political and economic challenges faced by refugees in the camps.
• Highlighted the lack of durable solutions for improving refugees' livelihoods.
• Outlined policy implications for enhancing institutional responses in the region.

Abstract