Nairobi, Kenya — The Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC) has released a report detailing the growing risk of disaster displacement in Kenya, primarily due to riverine floods, storm surges, cyclonic winds, and droughts. Since 2008, the country has experienced a significant increase in disaster displacements, with around 2. 7 million recorded between that year and 2024.
The report, which aims to assist governments and partners in reducing risks and minimizing the impacts of disasters, identifies key drivers and potential displacement impacts, including displacement hotspots. It utilizes IDMC’s Global Displacement Risk Model to estimate the likelihood and scale of future displacements under various climate change scenarios.
The report highlights that climate change is expected to exacerbate these risks, with both optimistic and pessimistic scenarios indicating a rise in disaster displacement. It synthesizes information on hazard intensity, population vulnerability, and exposure to pinpoint areas most at risk. By providing a practical entry point for prioritizing prevention and informing risk reduction strategies, the report serves as a crucial tool for policymakers and stakeholders.
Kenya’s experience with disaster displacement has been on the rise, with floods being the primary trigger. The IDMC’s findings underscore the need for governments and partners to strengthen resilience and implement effective risk reduction measures.
Source: reliefweb
