Ahead of World Refugee Day 2026, Burundi Market brought together refugee and host communities in Kakuma and Kalobeyei to celebrate entrepreneurship, strengthen local businesses, and promote economic inclusion, resilience, and shared prosperity through vibrant community trade.

Funding reductions and differentiated assistance in Kakuma and Kalobeyei are weakening household purchasing power, slowing local businesses, and increasing economic uncertainty. Refugees, traders, and aid workers now face growing pressure as support systems continue to shrink.