In a survey of 10 refugee-serving organizations in Kenya, a total funding gap of approximately $20 million across health, education, protection, water and sanitation, and logistics portfolios was reported as of August 2025 due to U.S. aid cuts.

Date: 8/25

Region: Africa

Country: Kenya

Topic: Refugees & Displacement

Policy Lens: Migration & Mobility

Entry Type: System Impact

Additional Context: The NGO Refugee Group, or NRG, conducted a mid-year survey published in August 2025 with 10 member organizations and 116 refugees to assess the combined impact of U.S. funding cuts and the rollout of differentiated assistance. The findings reveal a humanitarian system under strain, with declining standards across all core sectors and growing social tensions.

The NRG is a coordination body of international and national NGOs working in the refugee space in Kenya. Respondent organizations work across Dadaab, Kakuma and urban areas such as Nairobi and Mombasa.

Source: NRG