Eligibility / Refugee Status Determination (RSD)

RSD Processing takes place at the DRS Data and Processing Centre in Kakuma 4; The following activities are under undertaken:

Since end of January 2021 RSD Interviews conducted have resumed and are conducted at the DRS Processing Centre in Kakuma on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
Due to vandalism of the noticeboards in the camps, interview notices are not posted.
Upon being scheduled for an RSD Interview, you will receive a call from DRS on your mobile phone notifying you of the date of interview. You will also receive a message on your mobile phone with the interview dates specified.

Decision letters are issued on a weekly basis, every Friday.
You will receive a call from DRS and an SMS on your mobile phone notifying you the date to collect your decision letter.

Counselling on general RSD matters is also done every Friday, appointment is not necessary for this activity, walk ins are allowed.

Persons with negative RSD decisions/rejection letters may submit their appeal application via the Refugee Appeals Board email address ([email protected]) within 30 days since issuance of a rejection letter.
RCK helps with guidance on how to file and submit appeals. Please see here on how to contact RCK.