‘We Help Each Other When We Can’: Somali Migrants, Urban Livelihoods, and South-South Migration in Nairobi’s ‘Little Mogadishu’

This research brief aims to illuminate the experiences of Somali migrant households in Eastleigh by examining their demographic and socioeconomic characteristics, food procurement strategies, levels of food security, and the coping mechanisms they adopt during periods of adversity. By grounding the discussion in the context of South-South migration and urban food security, this study engages wider debates on integration, resource governance, and migrant resilience in the Global South. Its findings offer practical insights for policymakers, humanitarian agencies, and local stakeholders seeking to bolster social protection and equip migrant communities with the resilience needed to overcome the evolving challenges of urban life.