The construction of a 14km pipeline from Tarach seasonal river to Kalobeyei settlement was completed thus allowing water to be pumped from boreholes near Tarach Seasonal River in Kakuma to Kalobeyei. Currently, piping within cluster one of Kalobeyei settlement is ongoing.

A total of 5,020 (58 % from Eastern Equatoria) SSD new arrivals have been registered since 1st January 2017 while a total of 1,418 individuals were registered in March 2017.

In Kakuma,as of 10th April, a total of 33,399 South Sudanese asylum seekers have arrived through the border point.The total estimated camp population is 163,000

As of 14th April, a total of 34,301 South Sudanese asylum seekers have arrived through the border point in Kakuma.The total estimated camp population is 165,000

As of 22 April, a total of 35,288 South Sudanese asylum seekers have been received in Kakuma camp.The total estimated camp population is 165,000

As at 25th September 2014, Kakuma had received 43,485 asylum seekers from South Sudan. This brings the total camp population to 178,445.

The trend of daily arrivals from Nadapal has declined significantly over past months to an average of 50 arrivals per week.UNHCR KK team is monitoring closely.

On 2 Feb. Program Dir. of Nduna Foundation visited Kakuma for the first time on a familiarization tour to support fundraising/advocacy for refugees children.

On 23 February 2015,Vodafone Foundation Director visited Kakuma to discuss the set-up of the Instant Networked Schools,a successful project done also in Dadaab.

On 8th March Int.Women Day was celebrated in Kakuma under the theme "Make it Happen".Refugees women leaders led UNHCR and partners with many colorful events.