Resources and publications from Re:BUiLD’s partners, brought together in one place.
Re:BUiLD works in Kenya, Uganda and Ethiopia. This page brings together materials produced by our partner organisations: information packs, guides, strategies, reports and other publications. Select a country below to see what is available there.
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Your Guide to Refugee Services and Documentation
Published by the Department of Refugee Services (DRS), Ministry of Interior and National Administration — Republic of Kenya, and produced in partnership with Re:BUiLD (IRC)
A simple step-by-step guide to the services and documents available to refugees and asylum seekers through the Department of Refugee Services (DRS) in Kenya.
Learn about each document, what it is used for, who qualifies, how to apply, the required steps, processing time and validity period. The guide explains how to access related documents and services, including registration, Refugee Status Determination (RSD), the Business Permit, Convention Travel Document (CTD), Class M Work Permit, Police Clearance, KRA PIN, Bank Account Opening, Driving License and Marriage Certificates, amongst others.
Find out where to apply and locate your nearest DRS office.
Department of Refugee Services — Frequently Asked Questions
Published by the Department of Refugee Services (DRS), Ministry of Interior and National Administration — Republic of Kenya, and produced in partnership with Re:BUiLD (IRC)
Short answers to the questions people ask most often: how to seek asylum in Kenya, what to expect at the RSD interview, how long a refugee ID takes and how long it lasts, what to do if you lose your documents, how to add a family member to your record, movement passes, and travelling outside Kenya.
Shirika Plan — Simplified Version for Refugees and Host Communities
Published by the Department of Refugee Services (DRS), Ministry of Interior and National Administration — Republic of Kenya, and produced in partnership with Re:BUiLD (IRC)
A plain-language explanation of the Government of Kenya’s Shirika Plan, which moves refugee support from humanitarian aid towards long-term inclusion in national and county services. It covers why the Plan was developed, its six pillars, and the three phases running from 2025 to 2036.
Shirika Plan — Frequently Asked Questions
Published by the Department of Refugee Services (DRS), Ministry of Interior and National Administration — Republic of Kenya, and produced in partnership with Re:BUiLD (IRC)
Twenty-one common questions about the Shirika Plan answered directly, including what the Plan is, whether it is a pathway to Kenyan citizenship, whether the camps will close, which counties it covers, and what it means for work, business and freedom of movement.
Nairobi County Refugee Integration and Community Building Strategy (NCRIS) 2025–2030
A publication of the Nairobi City County in collaboration with ReDSS
Nairobi County’s five-year strategy for including refugees in county services and community life. Nairobi hosts more than 102,000 refugees — close to nine in ten of Kenya’s urban refugee population. The strategy sets out seven priority areas, from trade and enterprise to education and skills training, healthcare and social services, housing, community engagement, inclusive planning and legal information, and explains how the county will work with national government and partners to deliver them.
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