The process of closing down the camps was initiated in 2021 but was promptly set aside after the government failed to provide a clear roadmaps to ensure that the process would not be marred with acts against humanity.

Daadab and Kakuma camps remain Kenya’s largest refugee centers, and have occasionally been accused as acting as safe haven for criminals to hide in.

Their closure is seen as yet another security win for the country.

The government has promised to ensure a smooth process.