Shee Kupi: Man who built Kiunga's camp-free refugee community

Shee Kupi Shee during his homecoming celebration [Juliet Omelo, Standard]

Years ago, when refugees fleeing violence and drought in Somalia crossed into Kenya through the remote coastal town of Kiunga, there were no camps, no fences, and minimal state infrastructure to receive them.

Instead, they were absorbed into homes, farms, and fishing communities, a choice that would later make Kiunga a rare example of sustained refugee host integration.