An economic expert, Chris Mosoni has warned of dire consequences of pushing refugees out of the country.
This is after the government gave a nod to the move to close Dadaab Camp which is the largest in the world some few weeks ago.
The expert has warned that this will affect the economy negatively with ‘sympathetic’ donor countries may cut links with Kenya.
“We are set to lose favours and business deals with countries such as the USA that are sympathetic about the closure of the camp. This has a direct effect on the economy of the country,” says Mosoni.
He added that millions of funds are generated as aids into these camps which in one way and the other benefit the country. He added that international projects and programs set to benefit the refugees also benefit the country and closing of the camp will lead to the loss of all these favours.
“The government should not only look at the negative impact of the refugees on the country but also the benefits they bring along,’’ he said.