Kampala and Nairobi Joint City Pledge to Institutionalize Refugee Inclusion

Uganda

Dec 31

Kampala, Uganda

Mayor
**Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago**
Start of Project
**01/01/2024**
End of Project
**01/01/2027**

https://www.kcca.go.ug/

Overview

Nairobi City County and Kampala Capital City Authority jointly committed to Institutionalise Refugee Inclusion (2024–2027), an initiative to embed refugee inclusion into city governance, services, and planning. Implemented with the International Rescue Committee’s Re:BUiLD programme, the Mayors Migration Council, and civil society partners, the pledge supports refugees and host communities by expanding access to services, livelihoods, and participation in urban life.

Reported Impact [as of November 2025]

Through this action, the cities have established refugee focal points, rolled out the Nairobi County Refugee Integration Strategy, trained over 1,500 officials, created inclusive market systems, and delivered climate-smart and digital livelihood programmes reaching more than 600 people. The collaboration has strengthened city-level coordination and advanced refugee engagement in planning structures. Key challenges—such as limited funding, coordination gaps, and policy constraints—were addressed through expanded partnerships, improved inter-agency platforms, and stronger political buy-in.