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Kenya hosts over 1M foreign migrants, IOM says

Kenya is hosting more than 1.05 million foreign migrants within its borders, according to the International Organisation for Migration (IOM).

Sharon Dimanche, chief of mission at the IOM Kenya, said on Thursday during a women’s forum in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi that the international migrants consist of both refugees and other migrants seeking safety and opportunities in the country.

“Most of the foreign migrants are from African countries neighbouring Kenya,” she said.

She said Somalia is the country of origin of the largest number of migrants in Kenya, followed by Uganda, South Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The UN migration agency official added that one of the drivers of international migrants entering Kenya is political instability and the negative effects of climate change in their home countries.

 

Source: theeastafrican.co.ke

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Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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