KenyaNCM

A Government of Kenya entity with the mandate to coordinate migration governance at the national, regional and international levels for Kenya.

[State Dept for Immigration & Citizen Services @C_ServicesKE]

The Chief of Staff of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), Mr. Abdiker Mohamed, today paid a courtesy call on the Principal Secretary, Dr. Belio Kipsang, to discuss the outcomes of the Second International Migration Review Forum (IMRF) 2026 and strengthen collaboration on migration governance.

Mr. Mohamed commended Kenya’s leadership in migration management, citing its progressive policies, commitment to refugee hosting, implementation of the Shirika Plan, and strong partnership with IOM. Discussions highlighted the need for robust frameworks to regulate labour migration, protect Kenyan workers abroad, and promote fair labour standards and stronger safeguards for migrant workers across the East African region.

Dr. Kipsang reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to regional and global migration initiatives, emphasizing the importance of integrated migration data systems to improve coordination, support evidence-based policymaking, and enhance migration management.

Director General for Immigration and Citizen Services, Madam Evelyn Cheluget, alongside officers from NCM, briefed the meeting on the Global Compact for Migration review process and the adoption of the IMRF 2026 Progress Declaration, which reaffirmed global commitments to safe, orderly, and regular migration.

Mr. Mohamed was accompanied by IOM Head of Mission Ms. Namayugu and Programme Officer Mr. Ethan Way. The meeting reaffirmed the shared commitment between Kenya and IOM to advance effective migration governance, protect migrant rights, and maximize the developmental benefits of migration.

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Final day of #IMRF2026, the Kenyan delegation led by @ImmigrationDept DG participated in the adoption of the IMRF Progress Declaration and later paid a courtesy call on Kenya’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, H.E. Amb. Ekitela Lokaale, in New York.

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Hosted by the Canadian High Commission in New York during #IMRF2026, Immigration DG opened the Gender-responsive Migration side event that brought together international partners to champion equitable migration systems and the empowerment of migrant women.

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Day 4 #IMRF2026 @ImmigrationDept DG and Head of Delegation @EvelynCheluget delivered Kenya's National statement, underscoring a people centred approach to migration governance, renewing commitments towards accountable mobility frameworks and strengthening coordination mechanism

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Day 4 #IMRF2026 Immigration DG and Head of Delegation Ms. Evelyn Cheluget delivered Kenya's National statement, underscoring a people centred approach to migration governance, renewing commitments towards accountable mobility frameworks and strengthening of coordination mechanism

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The Republic Kenya and the Kingdom of Netherlands held a bilateral meeting on the margins of #IMRF2026, reaffirming commitment to strengthened cooperation on migration governance, labour mobility, and diaspora engagement

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Day 3 #IMRF2026 Kenya reaffirmed its commitment to safe orderly and regular migration during the Policy Debate highlighting progress in GCM implementation, strengthening diaspora engagement and data driven policy. @ImmigrationDept

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Kenya joined the African champions for GCM event convened by @_AfricanUnion on the margins of #IMRF 2026 to advance coordinated migration governance, share best practises and strengthen Africa's leadership in implementing the GCM

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Day 3 #IMRF2026 Kenya reaffirmed its commitment to safe orderly and regular migration during the Policy Debate highlighting progress in GCM implementation, strengthening diaspora engagement and data driven policy. @ImmigrationDept

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Day 2 of #IMRF
Kenyan delegation led by @ImmigrationDept DG in discussions on objectives 1-23 of the GCM. Key among achievements by Kenya is the development and implementation of an implementation plan for GCM 2023-2027, making Kenya the first African country to achieve this.

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@ImmigrationDept DG Ms. Cheluget at UN side event for 2026 IMRF presented Kenya's Voluntary GCM Review highlighting whole‑of‑government process, evidence‑based reporting, gains in migration data, regular labour migration pathways, protection and diaspora engagement #IMRF2026

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Validation of Kenya's Voluntary National Report on GCM implementation

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Kenya's Voluntary National Review on the GCM implementation highlights progress in aligning migration governance policies with global commitments and national priorities- NCM Secretary, Dr. Dan Opon
#GCMVNR
#IMRF2026
@IOMKenya

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Kenya is a champion country in GCM implementation and the voluntary national report on GCM will highlight all the achievements in migration governance in the upcoming 20206 IMRF- @IOMKenya chief of mission @NomaNcube8
#GCMVNR
#IMRF2026

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Migration plays a key role in the economic development of many countries. In 2024 alone, remittances hit a record high, reaching approximately KSh 666.7 billion-Mr. Chelule Serser representing P.S @C_ServicesKE Dr. Belio Kipsang
#2025internationalmigrantsday

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Kenya is committed to protecting the human rights of all migrants within its territory and to ensure all its citizens who travel abroad do so in a safe, orderly and regular manner- Mr. Chelule Serser representing the P.S., State Department for Immigration and Citizen Services.

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Migration often involves migrants bringing along their cultures and learning the cultures of the host communities. Burundian and Rwandan migrants performing their cultural dances @IOMKenya @ke_ncm @ImmigrationDept
#2025internationalmigrantsday

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Migrants cross rough and dangerous terrains in pursuit of better livelihoods. We must come together in order to overcome the challenges of migration Ms. Dihan Erdogan, Deputy Director, IOM Regional office @UNmigration
#internationalmigrantsday

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Migration is the most defining story of our time and a strategic tool for development if well managed-@faisalsharifm Deputy Chief of Mission @IOMKenya

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Migration is an age old practice and Kenya is historically known as the origin of mankind with the first migrant, Homo erectus( Turkana boy) whose descendants later migrated to the rest of the world- Dr. Joyce of @museumsofkenya
#internationalmigrantsday