As a refugee and asylum-seeker, you have a right to access legal remedies in case of violation or disputes.
UNHCR supports the Government of Kenya and works with its legal project partner, the Refugee Consortium of Kenya (RCK), the judiciary and other state authorities to ensure access to justice and that legal assistance is provided to refugees and asylum-seekers.
Response Services offered by RCK:
- Provision of legal advice, legal aid and representation in court
- Monitoring of detention and arrest at police stations and border points
- Drafting of child custody orders and other legal briefs
- Advocacy and support in review of bills, laws, and regulations affecting asylum-seekers and refugees
- Legal counselling and pre-trial briefing for survivors of gender-based violence
- Provision of timely legal interventions for refugees and asylum-seekers through continuous advocacy forums, legal trainings, etc.
Select your location below to find legal assistance:
Legal assistance in Kakuma
Legal Aid clinics by RCK at Compound 1, Field Post 1, Furaha Centre 2, Liz Ahua, RCK office Kakuma 4 and Kalobeyei village 1 field offices are currently ongoing. Refugees and asylum seekers can also reach out for legal advice and assistance through the toll-free line (0800 720 262) and office phone (0701 414 978). RCK protection monitors on the ground in Kakuma and Kalobeyei are assisting in case identification and referral.
Detention monitoring is ongoing in Kakuma and Kalobeyei police stations through visits by protection monitors on the ground. RCK continues to also monitor court processes at the Kakuma Law Courts and Kalobeyei mobile court.
- For information on different types of documentation (birth certificates, marriage and divorce, death certificates, etc.) please go to Documentation.
- For documentation regarding your business, including work permits, business registration and business permits, please go to Livelihoods.