How could Conflict and instability in the DRC affect Kyaka?
Kyaka settlement sees increased demand and labor supply from DRC refugees The ongoing conflict and instability in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has led to a significant influx of refugees into the Kyaka II settlement. This settlement is now home to nearly 140,000 people, most of whom are displaced by years of conflict. This large, concentrated population creates increased local demand for resources and provides a substantial labor pool for income-generating activities, such as the 32 insect-farming groups operating within the camp.
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How it reaches Kyaka
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Conflict and instability in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have caused people to flee into Kyaka, a settlement in Uganda. In the Kyaka II refugee settlement, residents are adapting to economic pressures by adopting alternative farming methods, such as raising black soldier flies for feed and fertilizer. One resident, Kanane Bikanyale, began this practice after fleeing the Democratic Republic of the Congo due to the high cost of conventional feed.
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Conflict and instability in the Democratic Republic of the Congo led to displacement, resulting in Kyaka II becoming home to nearly 140,000 people, most of whom are displaced by years of conflict.
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- theguardian.com Oct 14
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- Kyaka II is home to nearly 140,000 people, most of them displaced by years of conflict and instability in neighbouring DRC.theguardian.com
- Women and children make up 78% of people in the camp.theguardian.com
- About 500 people in the camp now work in 32 insect-farming groups.theguardian.com
- Families had to secure enough food from less and less space as the settlement expanded.theguardian.com
Why it matters
The settlement's ability to sustain its large population is critical, as families struggle to secure enough food from shrinking land allocations. The growth of insect farming is a key economic response, providing income and food, but this system faces challenges, such as the cost of collecting and transporting organic material needed for larvae production.
Insect farming is part of a rapidly growing global industry, estimated to be worth up to $8bn by 2030. The settlement's reliance on this practice highlights the potential for circular, resilient food systems in refugee settings, but also the vulnerability of these communities to resource constraints and market costs.
What we don't know yet
- How will the strain on land allocations affect the insect farming groups?
- Will humanitarian support decline further, worsening the food insecurity?
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- United NationsLikelyUnited Nations may need expanded funding to manage DRC refugee influx into Uganda
- Sam EngolaLikelyThe influx of displaced people into Kyaka could increase pressure on Uganda's disaster preparedness
- East African CommunityPossibleRegional stability and migration management face pressure from DRC refugee influx
- World Health OrganizationPossibleRefugee influx into Kyaka may increase health monitoring demands on WHO.
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- theguardian.comOct 14
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