Kenya Red Cross

A leading humanitarian organization sustainably promoting the well-being, health and resilience of communities in #Kenya. We are #AlwaysThere

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They used to risk crocodiles and elephants just to fetch water from River Tana.

Today, rehabilitated solar-powered boreholes and water kiosks bring clean water to their doorstep in Bohoni and Baomo, Tana River County, with support from Kenya Red Cross Society and the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Foreign Assistance.

Water changes everything.

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Kenya Red Cross is supporting response efforts following a road traffic incident involving a school bus carrying 56 learners and four teachers along the Kabarnet–Marigat Road this evening.

The affected learners and teachers were evacuated to Baringo County Referral Hospital, where they are receiving medical care and psychosocial first aid.

The situation continues to be monitored.

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They used to risk crocodiles and elephants just to fetch water from River Tana.

Today, rehabilitated solar-powered boreholes and water kiosks bring clean water to their doorstep in Bohoni and Baomo, Tana River County, with support from Kenya Red Cross Society and the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Foreign Assistance.

Water changes everything.

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Road crashes don’t ask if you were “just going a little over.”

A few seconds slower could be the difference between home and a headline.

Belt on. Phone away. Sober. #FikaSalama @ntsa_kenya

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Urgent Blood Appeal

Samuel Otiende, admitted to Avenue Park Hospital, 1st Avenue, Parklands, urgently requires blood donors of any blood group.

To donate, please call: [phone]

Please indicate the patient’s name (Samuel Otiende) when donating.

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They used to risk crocodiles and elephants just to fetch water from River Tana.

Today, rehabilitated solar-powered boreholes and water kiosks bring clean water to their doorstep in Bohoni and Baomo, Tana River County, with support from Kenya Red Cross Society and the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Foreign Assistance.

Water changes everything.

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According to Kenya’s National Road Safety Action Plan 2024–2028, nearly half of all fatal road crashes happen between Friday and Sunday.

Evening and night hours are the most dangerous, driven by speeding, drink-driving, and fatigue.

The weekend should be for family. Not funerals.

Drive safely. Someone needs you home.
#FikaSalama #DontDrinkAndDrive
@ntsa_kenya

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Update:

The overnight search and retrieval operation at Gikomba Market has been successfully concluded through the joint efforts of the Nairobi City County Fire Brigade, Kenya Red Cross first responders and the National Police Service.

The Kenya Red Cross remains ready to provide psychosocial support, through the appropriate channels, to the affected families.

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The Kenya Red Cross is supporting response efforts following a building collapse at Gikomba Market in Nairobi.

Search and rescue operations are ongoing alongside the Nairobi City County Fire Brigade and other emergency responders.

More updates will be shared as information is confirmed.

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Urgent Blood Appeal

A patient admitted at Nairobi West Hospital is in urgent need of A+, O+, and O- blood donations.

To donate, please call 0716 248 140

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The Kenya Red Cross said on Sunday that it responded to a major fire at Gikomba Market in Nairobi that damaged several business premises. The agency said the blaze caused significant destruction, with emergency response efforts and assessments underway. (📸: @KenyaRedCross/X)

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UPDATE: After nearly 10 hours of response efforts, the fire at Gikomba Market, has been contained.

Kenya Red Cross first responders attended to 17 casualties with minor injuries, including smoke inhalation and burns, at a first aid post established at the Gikomba Fire Station.

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A major fire has been reported at Gikomba Market, affecting several business premises.

The fire is believed to have started at around 4:00 a.m. and has caused significant damage, with response efforts ongoing.

The Kenya Red Cross, alongside a multi-agency response team, is on the ground supporting emergency response efforts and assessing the needs of those affected.

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A major fire has been reported at Gikomba Market, affecting several business premises.

The fire is believed to have started at around 4:00 a.m. and has caused significant damage, with response efforts ongoing.

The Kenya Red Cross, alongside a multi-agency response team, is on the ground supporting emergency response efforts and assessing the needs of those affected.

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A major fire has been reported at Gikomba Market, affecting several business premises.

The fire is believed to have started at around 4:00 a.m. and has caused significant damage, with response efforts ongoing.

The Kenya Red Cross, alongside a multi-agency response team, is on the ground supporting emergency response efforts and assessing the needs of those affected.

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Too many Kenyans are not making it home. Every day, families are left waiting.

Kenya Red Cross has been on the ground across the country, responding, assisting, showing up.

But we cannot keep responding forever.

Drive safely. Someone needs you home. #FikaSalama

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Vifaa vya kudhibiti Ebola Busia:

Shirika la Msalaba Mwekundu latoa msaada wa vifaa.

Vifaa vya kujikinga na Ebola vyapelekwa Hospitali ya Rufaa ya Busia.

#SemaNaCitizen

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School fires continue to be a menace.

Since January, 47 schools have reported fire incidents, with 16 occurring after the tragic Utumishi Academy fire.

A total of 187 people have been treated for injuries, including 132 from the Utumishi incident alone.

Every learner deserves a safe place to learn. School safety cannot wait.

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@henry_malu57257 Hi, @KenyaAirports communicated that it was scheduled drill.

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An aircraft incident involving a crash landing has been reported at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).

Kenya Red Cross first responders are en route to the scene to support ongoing rescue operations, alongside Port Health Services and EMS Kenya ambulance services.

More to follow.

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🚨 UPDATE: The emergency situation earlier reported at JKIA was a simulated scenario conducted as part of a planned Full-Scale Emergency Exercise. The drill has been successfully concluded. Normal airport operations continue. We thank all stakeholders for their cooperation.

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UPDATE: The situation at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) relates to a scheduled emergency response simulation exercise.

There is no real emergency. Operations at the airport are normal. @KenyaAirports