Refugees and asylum seekers from neighboring countries are residing in the area. The majority of these individuals are from Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Many are living in Nyarugusu Camp, while others are in urban areas and villages.

Some refugees are settling in regions such as Dar es Salaam, Kigoma, and Tabora. New arrivals have been received in recent months, fleeing violent clashes in the DRC. Further information on the situation and the support being provided to these individuals is available from the UNHCR Tanzania Operational Update.