Regional safety and (im)migration - Kenya
Regional safety and (im)migration
The embassy has established a security cluster to pool human and financial resources which are in different ways dedicated to matters of security risks to create synergies where possible and to avoid overlap. The cluster contributes to concise analysis of the security situation in and around Kenya which might impact (in)direct Dutch interest. The security cluster comprises staff covering the following areas: Somalia, Defence, Police, Immigration, Politics, Countering Violent Extremism and Counter Terrorism.
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Migration
The Horn of Africa region is characterized by complex displacement and migration patterns, each country having its own challenges and opportunities. The EU Regional Development and Protection Programme (RDDP) in the Horn of Africa, led by the Netherlands, has been set up to address protection and development challenges related to forced and protracted displacement. The Embassy is intensively involved in defining relevant actions and partners for migration in general and for RDPP specifically in the context of Kenya.
Phone: +254 20 4288 000
| Name | Job title | |
|---|---|---|
| Ms. Doris Voorbraak | Regional Humanitarian Coordinator, Kenya and Somalia | Questions via the contact form |
| Mr. Rufus Karanja | Policy Officer – Displacement and Durable Solutions | Questions via the contact form |
Immigration
The Immigration and Naturalization Department (IND) is represented in the Embassy by an Immigration Liaison Officer (ILO) who focuses on the prevention of illegal migration from East-Africa to the Netherlands. Migration related activities and projects are also executed by the ILO in Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Congo DR, Rwanda, Somalia, Sudan and Burudi
The core tasks of the ILO are:
- Strengthening bilateral cooperation between Kenya and the Netherlands regarding migration
- Preventing illegal migration from the Horn and East Africa to the Netherlands/ Europe
Telephone: :+254 20 4288258/203
Questions via e-mail