Factsheet: Refugee Teacher Inclusion in the Kenya National Education System: Challenges and Way Forward

As Kenya moves toward a more inclusive and equitable education system, the full integration of refugee teachers remains a critical yet under-addressed component. Our latest factsheet—Refugee Teacher Inclusion in the Kenya National Education System: Challenges and Way Forward—sheds light on the systemic, regulatory, and socio-political hurdles that prevent qualified refugee teachers from participating meaningfully in the national education workforce.

Refugee teachers are often well-trained, experienced, and uniquely positioned to support both refugee and host community learners—yet many are barred from employment due to lack of recognition, restrictive policies, and bureaucratic red tape. This exclusion deepens the already dire teacher shortages in refugee-hosting counties and undermines efforts to provide quality education for all.