Kenya Cash Working Group Minutes of Kenya Cash Working Group Meeting Monday 26 th March 26, 2018 (10.am to 12.00 p.m.) Boma Inn, Hotel, Nairobi 1. Agenda 1. Review of previous meeting action points 2. Presentation on Moyale Population movement crisis 3. Plenary discussions on market assessment team, period, tools, reporting back 4. Any Other Business The meeting was called to order by Leila Chepkemboi who on behalf of the working group chair, thanked all the partners for finding time to attend the meeting and later led members into self- introductions. 2. Review of previous meeting action points The post meeting action points from the CWG meeting of November 23 rd 2017 were reported to have progressed as outlined; The CWG Secretariat formed with the chair (NDMA), co-chair (KRCS) and 10 other organizations including the government nominated to be part of the secretariat. The secretariat already held its initial meeting on 15 th December 2017 with a follow up one on 26 th January 2018 On cash transfer value, the secretariat has proposed an approach which will be based on defining the cost of minimum expenditure basket for both food and NFIs. This however will vary for different contexts. Cash transfer values for other sectorial needs (Shelter, WASH, Health, and Nutrition) will be determined following further consultation with the KFSSG. Regarding the complaints and feedback mechanisms, the secretariat agreed on the need to review and document best 1
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Kenya Cash Working GroupMinutes of Kenya Cash Working Group Meeting
Monday 26th March 26, 2018 (10.am to 12.00 p.m.)Boma Inn, Hotel, Nairobi
1. Agenda
1. Review of previous meeting action points2. Presentation on Moyale Population movement crisis3. Plenary discussions on market assessment team, period, tools,
reporting back4. Any Other Business
The meeting was called to order by Leila Chepkemboi who on behalf of the working group chair, thanked all the partners for finding time to attend the meeting and later led members into self-introductions.
2. Review of previous meeting action points
The post meeting action points from the CWG meeting of November 23 rd
2017 were reported to have progressed as outlined;
The CWG Secretariat formed with the chair (NDMA), co-chair (KRCS) and 10 other organizations including the government nominated to be part of the secretariat. The secretariat already held its initial meeting on 15th December 2017 with a follow up one on 26th January 2018
On cash transfer value, the secretariat has proposed an approach which will be based on defining the cost of minimum expenditure basket for both food and NFIs. This however will vary for different contexts. Cash transfer values for other sectorial needs (Shelter, WASH, Health, and Nutrition) will be determined following further consultation with the KFSSG.
Regarding the complaints and feedback mechanisms, the secretariat agreed on the need to review and document best practices from guidelines presented by other actors and come up with a minimal requirements for the guidelines across the board. Hunger and Safety Net Programme (HSNP) tasked to further work on complaints and feedback system convene a meeting with partners
The 4W matrix has been extracted from the CALP website but not yet circulated to cash partners for updating
A wider CWG meeting to be convened in April to share the progress on the same
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3. Matters Arising
The members noted that communication from the secretariat had been lacking (an issue that was similarly acknowledged by the co-chair), to which it was agreed that minutes of previous meetings be recirculated to the wider group members.
Low attendance of meetings was raised and discussions attributed it to the fact that there had been limited engagement of partners. It was suggested that the secretariat should work towards having in place a better communication through regular sharing of minutes which then will help reenergize the working group. Members agreed that the smaller group (the secretariat) proceed with their monthly meetings while the larger group maintain the frequency on a quarterly basis but can still convene more frequently depending on the situation at hand.
4. Presentation on Moyale Population movement crisis
The KRCS Head of Operations gave a situation brief on the ongoing Moyale population movement crisis. Highlights from the presentation included the following;
Current displacement triggered by a clash between the security forces, enforcing the State of Emergency, and a group from Oromia region.
Unconfirmed reports indicating that 13 people had been killed thus triggering the movement with some quarters reporting fatalities of up to 60 in number
10,557 people displaced to date with the number expected to rise due to more influx of people – 616 pregnant women, 940 lactating women with children under 1 year and 1,476 children under 5 years
Partners with presence to date include; Kenya Red Cross Society – Assessments, health, nutrition, WASH,
food assistance, shelter and coordination UNHCR - Overall Coordination WFP - Food and Nutrition UNICEF - Shelter, Nutrition Concern Worldwide – Water World Vision – Shelter Danish Refugee Council – Protection RAS - Admin &Coordination Save the Children - Child Protection UNFPA – Reproductive health FHI – Water tracking
(See attached KRCS presentation for details on support provided.)
A number of issues however need to be dealt with or monitored including;
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Protection issues at Somare camp which is located along the border contrary to applicable refugee law. It is a priority issue for the camp to be relocated to a better location that would be considered secure. An area called Kilkille had been identified as suitable grounds. Clan dynamics are coming into play
Market functionality – will require an in-depth assessment Lack of clarity if the population of concern will be given refugee status,
and the length of time they are likely to remain in Moyale. This has implications on development of supportive infrastructure
Some of the asylum seekers further moved with their livestock, therefore, adding pressure on the existing resources, posing possible conflict with the host community, possible livestock diseases
Resistance by the displaced to allow capturing of biometric information, a move that is seen to be as a result of infiltration by the hodt communities
Need for continuous assessments to provide real time information for continuous decision making
The decision to use cash for delivering aid will also be dependent on the government policy on cash for refugees.
The entire crisis will be much dependent on the unfolding political crisis back in Ethiopia, Should a political a solution to the standoff be found (especially the one that takes into account the interest of the Oromos), then the people will be able to return to their country. This will require constant monitoring.
The humanitarian partners need to start thinking on how to deliver support beyond the asylum seekers by incorporating the host community as well. Similarly, the dynamics of dealing with the complex situation at the border will require more attention.
5. Prospects on the Market Assessment - Team, Methodology and Report submission
The members agreed to conduct joint market assessment which would inform any response option going forward. WFP reported to be already involved in the assessment but would welcome a more in-depth assessment. The following partners volunteered to be part of the assessment team; Food for the Hungry, World Vision, WFP and ECHO.
DFID and ICRC similarly were in agreement with the decision but would commit pending consultation with other colleagues. The partners present resolved that WFP will take the lead in the assessment
It was proposed that the partners meet on Thursday, 29th March 2018 to agree on the methodology and other field logistics in readiness for the assessment the week after (preferably from 3rd – 6th April 2018)
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KRCS committed to reach out to other key actors including UNHCR and NDMA in order to be part of the team
6. Any Other Business
Regarding the response plans, WFP and KRCS committed to continue with in kind support as cash response modalities continued to be explored
7. Key Action Points
Action Point When Responsible Partner/Lead
Circulate the 4W matrix among cash partners for update
Immediately KRCS/NDMA
Recirculate the minutes of previous secretariat meetings to all partners
Immediately KRCS/NDMA
Partners meeting to agree on the assessment methodology and other logistical issues
29th March 2018
WFP
Conduct a joint market assessment in Moyale
3rd – 6th April 2018
WFP/KRCS
Next cash working group meeting 13th April 2018 NDMA/KRCSThere being no any other business, the next cash working group meeting was scheduled to take place on 13th April 2018.
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