Ahmed Idris

Also known as: Dr Ahmed Idris · Dr. Ahmed Idris

2026-07-222026-10-24

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July 2026
22 JulThe Standard
… Speaking on Wednesday when he hosted officials of the Kenya Red Cross, led by Secretary-General Ahmed Idris, at State House, Nairobi, President Ruto said the institution had earned the government's confidence through decades of humanitarian work and disaster response, making it a …
Ruto banks on Kenya Red Cross to roll out national ambulance dispatch centre

World & Region

Hundreds of Ethiopians flee into Kenya through Moyale border

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Hundreds of Ethiopian nationals, mainly women, children and young people, have crossed into Kenya through Moyale following escalating tensions between regional leaderships in Ethiopia's Oromia and Somali regions. Gunfire was reported from the Ethiopian side of the border on October 22, and Kenyan authorities have heightened security surveillance and activated cross-border peace committees.

18 hours ago · Capital News →

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Hundreds of Ethiopians flee into Kenya through Moyale border
Hundreds of Ethiopian nationals, mainly women, children and young people, have crossed into Kenya through Moyale following escalating tensions between regional leaderships in Ethiopia's Oromia and Somali regions. Gunfire was reported from the Ethiopian side of the border on October 22, and Kenyan authorities have heightened security surveillance and activated cross-border peace committees.
18 hours ago · Capital News →
Red Cross aids 1,000 households fleeing Ethiopia-Kenya border conflict
The Kenya Red Cross Society has launched an emergency response targeting 1,000 households in Moyale, Marsabit County, who fled insecurity linked to cross-border conflict. The agency is providing temporary shelter, essential household items, food, and medical assistance to displaced families.
18 hours ago · Capital News →
Kenya Red Cross launches emergency aid for Ethiopian conflict refugees
The Kenya Red Cross Society has begun emergency relief operations in Moyale, Marsabit County, to assist 1,000 households fleeing deadly clashes in southern Ethiopia. The aid includes shelter, food, water, healthcare, and support for separated families.
23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Army deploys to Moyale as Ethiopian civilians flee tribal conflict
Kenya Defence Forces troops have been deployed to the border town of Moyale as thousands of Ethiopian civilians, mainly women, children and the elderly, flee tribal violence from Ethiopia's regions and seek shelter in Kenya.
23 October 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 6 October

Jambojet aids contact tracing after Kenya's first Ebola case
Jambojet is working with Kenya's Ministry of Health to identify and manage passengers and crew from a flight between Entebbe and Nairobi who may have been exposed to a passenger who died from Ebola. The Kenya Red Cross Society urged Kenyans to remain vigilant and said it is supporting the national response.
6 October 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Hospital reassures public after Ebola patient death
Nairobi Hospital announced that the patient died on October 5, two days after admission to its isolation facility, and reassured the public that its main operations remain fully functional with no shared clinical space with the isolation unit. The hospital said infection prevention measures are in place, staff worked in full protective equipment, and identified contacts are being monitored by the Ministry of Health.
6 October 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 31 August

Government prepares schools for expected El Niño disruptions
Kenya's Education Ministry and the Kenya Red Cross Society are developing measures to protect schools and ensure learning continues during the anticipated El Niño event expected in October and November, including safeguarding national examinations and assessments despite expected heavy rains.
31 August 2026 · Capital News →

Tuesday 4 August

Humanitarian groups advocate climate-smart farming for food security
Humanitarian organisations during a visit by King Letsie III of Lesotho in Taita Taveta have called for a shift from emergency food aid to long-term investments in climate-smart farming to help communities withstand climate change. The IFRC Secretary General emphasized the need for durable solutions through farming practices adapted to soil, water availability, and value addition, rather than temporary crisis response.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 26 July

King of Lesotho visits Taita for climate-smart farming tour
The King of Lesotho arrived in Kenya for an official agricultural field visit to Taita Taveta County to explore climate-smart and traditional farming technologies aimed at strengthening food security. As IFRC ambassador for the continental food programme, he will tour projects developed to improve food production amid increasingly erratic weather patterns.
26 July 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 24 July

Government plans to convert failed maize into animal feed
The government plans to convert failed maize crops into animal feed to help farmers recoup losses from depressed rainfall, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said. The administration is coordinating responses to reduced rainfall and preparing for El Niño rains expected later in the year.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 22 July

Ruto partners Kenya Red Cross for national ambulance dispatch centre
President William Ruto is enlisting Kenya Red Cross Society to help roll out a National Ambulance Dispatch Centre, which will aim to deliver faster and better-coordinated emergency medical services across the country as part of the government's Universal Health Coverage agenda.
22 July 2026 · The Standard →