The migrants, many of whom have been living and working in Kenya for years, have lost jobs and income due to movement restrictions and curfews and the general economic slowdown, all brought by the pandemic.
"Migrants are some of the most vulnerable people in the region and their livelihoods have been and continue to be severely impacted by COVID-19," said Mohammed Abdiker, IOM Regional Director for East and Horn of Africa.
"It is important that all partners including humanitarian agencies and governments work in tandem to alleviate the impact on these vulnerable people."
Many work in the informal sector, whose nature leaves migrants vulnerable to COVID-19's worst impacts.
We value the relationship that exists between our government and IOM," said Meles Alem, Ethiopian Ambassador to Kenya.
