IOM reports 50,000 people flee violence in Ethiopia to northern Kenya

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) announced on October 29, 2026, that approximately 50,000 people have crossed into northern Kenya, specifically Moyale, Marsabit County, fleeing violent clashes in neighboring Ethiopia. The IOM warned that further arrivals could strain already stretched local services and resources, with plans being made to accommodate up to 80,000 people.