Also known as: Red Cross coordinator in Naivasha · KRCS · DRC Red Cross · the Red Cross
Kenya Red Cross Society — humanitarian organization responding to disasters, health emergencies, and road safety across Kenya.
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… The Kenya Red Cross Society said teams were struggling to access the wreckage as responders worked to establish the full situation. …
Ecuador intelligence chief, wife among seven killed in Samburu helicopter crashCapital News
… The Kenya Red Cross Society said Wednesday that access to the crash site remained challenging, with the fire further complicating the ongoing exercise. …
Difficult terrain, active fire hamper search and recovery efforts at Samburu helicopter crash siteThe Standard
… Local Red Cross field officer Biplang Moses confirmed the incident without specifying a toll.Matthew Kwarpo, a representative in the Plateau state assembly, later put the toll at 25. …
Gunmen kill at least 24 in central Nigeria: survivorsThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeVolunteers of the DRC Red Cross carry the body of an Ebola virus disease victim from the morgue of the Rwampara health centre, Ituri Province, on June 8, 2026. …
Siaya county steps up Ebola preparednessThe Standard
… International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Secretary General Jagan Chapagain said food insecurity a big crisis, not only in Kenya but globally. …
Humanitarian groups call for shift to climate-smart farming to combat food insecurityCapital News
… The Kenya Red Cross Society said its emergency response teams were immediately deployed to the scene to support rescue efforts and assist those affected by the crash. …
At Least 13 Hospitalised After School Bus Collision in West PokotCapital News
… Speaking after a meeting with International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Secretary General Jagan Chapagain and Kenya Red Cross Society Secretary General Idris Ahmed at Harambee House, Ruku said the government is prioritizing both immediate interventio …
CS Ruku Unveils Climate Resilience Plan Amid Drought and El Niño ForecastThe Standard
… He is expected to tour various agricultural projects showcasing climate-smart and traditional farming technologies that have been developed to improve food production amid increasingly erratic weather patterns.The King serves as the International Federation of Red Cross and Red C …
King of Lesotho to tour Taita's climate farming initiativesThe Standard
… Sakaja told the committee that Nairobi City County is working closely with strategic partners, including the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), the Kenya Red Cross Society, C40 Cities and other organizations, to strengthen early warning systems, build comm …
Nairobi ramps up emergency response with 406 personnel, seven fire stationsThe Standard
… President William Ruto is banking on the Kenya Red Cross Society as a key partner in the rollout of the National Ambulance Dispatch Centre. …
Ruto banks on Kenya Red Cross to roll out national ambulance dispatch centreKakamega County has formed a rapid response committee comprising county and national government agencies to coordinate disaster preparedness for expected El Niño rains between October and December. The committee will use weather advisories, emergency operation centres, and community structures to provide early warning and coordinated response.
24 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kakamega County has formed a rapid response committee comprising county and national government agencies to coordinate disaster preparedness for expected El Niño rains between October and December. The committee will use weather advisories, emergency operation centres, and community structures to provide early warning and coordinated response.
24 September 2026 · The Standard →
A dormitory housing 340 Form 3 and 4 students was destroyed in a fire at Hill School, Eldoret that broke out at 5am, with no injuries reported. The fire was contained by Kenya Red Cross Society working with county and emergency officials, amid rising cases of school fires across Kenya.
22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Red Cross Society and Kirinyaga residents have raised concerns over the county's preparedness for expected heavy rains, warning that vulnerable areas including Thiguku village, Kariti village, and areas near River Thiba remain at risk of flooding, landslides, and displacement.
22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A fire destroyed a dormitory block at Hill School Girls Eldoret on Tuesday morning; all students were accounted for and safe, with no casualties reported. County officials and security personnel, supported by the Kenya Red Cross Society and officers from neighbouring counties, contained the blaze, and investigations into the cause have been launched.
22 September 2026 · The Standard →
Machakos County Government and the Kenya Red Cross Society have announced preparations to respond to emergencies during El Niño rains expected to begin in October. The county has earmarked funds, equipment, and personnel across healthcare, public works, and disaster management, with engineering teams clearing drainage networks to reduce flash flooding in urban areas.
22 September 2026 · The Standard →
A two-year-old girl was killed when her house caught fire in Arunda estate, Homa Bay County, in what police suspect was a gas cylinder explosion. Her mother and nine-year-old brother were seriously injured, and the fire destroyed four houses and the family's property.
20 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has warned agencies, contractors and developers against cutting trees without county government approval and proper justification, criticizing Kenya Power and Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) for damage caused on State House Road.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen told the Senate that the Government has put in place several frameworks to address flood risks and enhance preparedness, with implementation levels varying across counties. He said Nairobi City has developed a Flood Resilience Master Plan valued at approximately Sh47.2 billion, and the government is targeting to improve drainage systems and flood control infrastructure over 2026 to 2028.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya is bracing for above-normal rainfall between October and December, with the government establishing a multi-agency team to coordinate preparations and reduce risks of floods, landslides, and examination disruption. Measures include clearing drainage systems, mapping flood hotspots, pre-positioning relief supplies, and strengthening early warning systems.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Ministry of Health has directed counties to activate emergency coordination teams, strengthen disease detection, ensure medicine and vaccine supply, and implement malaria prevention measures ahead of heavy El Niño rains expected between October and December 2026.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
More than 200 families in Ololama village, Trans Mara South, are living in tents after their houses were burnt during clashes between the Kipsigis and Siria communities. The displaced residents face additional hardships, including children unable to attend school as the local ECDE facility has been converted into a shelter.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's government has unveiled a National Contingency Plan to strengthen preparedness and minimize impacts of anticipated El Niño rains in October, including mapping vulnerable areas, unclogging drainage systems, and identifying temporary holding grounds for displaced populations.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's government has warned of significant flooding and displacement risks as the country prepares for above-normal October–December rains, with some Western/Nyanza and North Eastern counties expecting early onset. The Ministry said heavy rains could overwhelm drainage systems and critical infrastructure, and has activated a National Contingency Plan with mapped flood hotspots to guide evacuation and emergency response.
1 September 2026 · Capital News →
An opinion piece reflecting on Kenya's 1997–98 El Niño rains, which affected more than 1.5 million people and caused damage equivalent to 11 per cent of GDP, argues that forecasts alone are insufficient without systematic mechanisms to translate warnings into preparedness and early action at community and institutional levels.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's government has unveiled a National Contingency Plan to prepare for above-normal rains forecast for October–December, with early onset expected in Western, Nyanza and North Eastern regions. The plan includes hotspot mapping of flood-vulnerable areas, infrastructure inspections, drainage desilting, evacuation awareness, water-level monitoring, and coordination among national and county agencies.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
As morgues overflow with flood victims in Nepal, authorities have begun burying bodies and families search for missing relatives using LED screens displaying images of recovered corpses. Nepal's disaster agency reported over 750 bodies recovered from floods that struck the Nepal-China border region on Wednesday.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Ministry of Health has announced a Health Sector El Niño Contingency Plan for the 2026/2027 season to mitigate health risks from anticipated heavy rains, flooding and displacement. The plan brings together national and county governments, emergency agencies, humanitarian organisations and development partners to prevent and respond to flood-related health emergencies, particularly water- and food-borne diseases.
29 August 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya faces an 85–90 per cent probability of El Niño conditions through 2026, and communities in flood-prone areas should begin preparedness measures now rather than waiting for rains or emergency declarations, as local neighbours and residents typically respond first.
27 August 2026 · The Standard →
Road crashes have killed at least 2,150 people in Kenya's first six months of 2026, averaging about 12 deaths daily, according to the Kenya Red Cross Society. The organisation warns the country could record at least 4,400 road deaths by year's end if the trend continues, and is pushing for amendments to speed-limit provisions in the Traffic Act.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
Ecuador's intelligence chief Michele Sensi-Contugi and his wife Stephany Hollihan Vasconez were among seven people killed when a Eurocopter crashed at Mt Ololokwe in Samburu County on Wednesday. Recovery efforts have been hampered by difficult terrain and an active fire at the crash site.
19 August 2026 · Capital News →
A Eurocopter EC130 B4 crashed on Mt Ololokwe in Samburu County on Wednesday with seven people on board. Search and recovery efforts are being hampered by difficult terrain and an active fire at the site, though the Kenya Red Cross has deployed additional personnel to assist.
19 August 2026 · Capital News →
Attackers wielding guns and machetes killed at least 24 people in a Monday night attack on Bin-Per village in Nigeria's Plateau state, according to survivors. The violence reflects recurring communal clashes between Muslim Fulani herders and settled Christian farmers over land and resources in the region.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
Siaya County Government has convened a two-day multi-sectoral Ebola Preparedness and Response Stakeholders Meeting under the One Health approach to assess preparedness, identify gaps, and establish coordinated response measures, citing the county's proximity to countries affected by the disease and cross-border movement of people as reasons for heightened surveillance and early intervention.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
Two school buses carrying 101 pupils were involved in a collision in the Riting area of West Pokot County on Tuesday, injuring at least 13 people. The Kenya Red Cross Society deployed emergency response teams and evacuated six males and seven females to Kapenguria County Referral Hospital, also providing psychosocial support to affected pupils and staff.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's government has unveiled a comprehensive climate resilience strategy to protect vulnerable communities as the country faces emerging drought conditions and forecasts of above-normal El Niño rains later this year. The strategy includes strengthening early warning systems, improving emergency response planning, pre-positioning relief supplies, promoting climate-smart agriculture, and enhancing water resource management.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
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 →
Nairobi County has established a 406-member Fire and Rescue workforce and operationalised seven fire stations as part of reforms to build disaster preparedness. Governor Sakaja told the Senate that the county has conducted fire safety drills and emergency simulation exercises, with the Gikomba Fire Station 80 per cent complete.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
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 →