Building Knowledge. Shaping Solutions. Empowering Voices

The Forced Migration Research Network- Kenya(FOMREK) unites researcehers, practioners and institutions to advance locally driven insights and promote humane evidence-based responses to forced displacemtn

Localizing Forced Migration Research in Kenya

FOMREK brings together scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to produce locally-grounded knowledge on refugees and internally displaced persons. We challenge dominant narratives that do not speak to local realities.

From Evidence to Action for Displaced Communities (Optional)

Through co-creation with state and non-state actors, FOMREK transforms research into policy change for refugees, IDPs, and host communities across Kenya.

From Evidence to Action for Displaced Communities (Optional)

Through co-creation with state and non-state actors, FOMREK transforms research into policy change for refugees, IDPs, and host communities across Kenya.

The Forced Migration Research Network–Kenya (FOMREK)

The Forced Migration Research Network–Kenya (FOMREK) is a consortium of academic and research institutions
dedicated to enhancing the visibility, collaboration, and impact of forced migration research in Kenya. Established in
2024, the Network unites universities, scholars, and humanitarian actors in producing locally relevant evidence that
informs national, regional, and global policy dialogues on displacement.

Our Work

What We Do

FOMREK operates as a collaborative hub for knowledge generation, exchange, and capacity strengthening.
Our work focuses on:

Knowledge Production

Publication of peer-reviewed studies, working papers, and policy briefs.

Research Collaboration

Joint interdisciplinary studies on refugees, IDPs, and displaced populations

Capacity Building

Training and mentorship for emerging scholars in migration research.

Policy Engagement

Translating research into evidence-based policy and programmatic action.

Networking

Connecting academia, state, and non-state actors to foster knowledge co-creation.

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December 23, 2025 2 min read

Launch of FOMREK: Officially inaugurated on October 30, 2024, at Maseno University

Launch of FOMREK: Officially inaugurated on October 30, 2024, at Maseno University December 23, 2025 FOMREK Lorem ipsum...

November 28, 2025 2 min read

Research Workshop: “Realigning and Strengthening the Research Agenda on Forced Displacement in Kenya”

Research Workshop: “Realigning and Strengthening the Research Agenda on Forced Displacement in Kenya” November 28, 2025 Brian Lorem...

October 1, 2024 5 min read

2ND BI-ANNUAL NETWORK MEETING OF ACADEMICS IN KENYA

2ND BI-ANNUAL NETWORK MEETING OF ACADEMICS IN KENYA October 1, 2024 FOMREK 2ND BI-ANNUAL NETWORK MEETING OF ACADEMICS...

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