I would like to stay in an urban area, is that possible?
The 2006 Kenya Refugees Act requires all asylum seekers to live in either Kakuma, Kalobeyei or one of the camps in Dadaab. If you are unable to report to the camp, you MUST seek permission to stay in Nairobi and or other urban areas in Kenya. Requests for permission to stay in the urban area should in principle be made from the camps and in certain situations from Nairobi. Such requests are assessed against set criteria and can be granted or denied.
If you are allowed to reside in urban areas, you will be issued with an appointment slip for your interview during which your refugee status will be examined.