Humanitarian organization coordinating disaster preparedness and emergency response in Kenya, including for El Niño flooding and marine safety alerts.
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… The Alliance fire comes as Kenya grapples with a widening wave of school unrest.The Kenya Red Cross has responded to 37 school fire incidents since the start of 2026, with the latest recorded at Tarakwa High School in Bomet County on June 1, the fifth school fire since the Utumis …
Alliance High closes indefinitely as 11 students held over planned strikeThe Standard
… As of the time of going to press, Kenya Red Cross emergency response teams had arrived at the scene, where they provided first aid to the injured and coordinated the evacuation of victims to nearby health facilities for further treatment.The extent of the injuries and the cause o …
Several injured after matatu overturns on Enterprise Road, NairobiCitizen Digital
… The Kenya Red Cross was present at the mortuary, providing psychosocial support to grieving families who were allowed to view the bodies of their loved ones. …
Forensic evidence places seven students at scene of Utumishi Girls fire, one still at largeThe Standard
… Subscribe to our newsletterSteve Maina, the Kenya Red Cross coordinator in Naivasha, confirmed that the 16 bodies had been transferred to Naivasha Sub-County Hospital mortuary awaiting identification.He added that a tracking and counselling desk had been set up at the hospital to …
Grief, anger as families blame State, school over dormitory fire deathsThe Standard
Kenya Red Cross volunteers and homicide detectives retrieve bodies of students after a deadly dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls High School in Gilgil, Nakuru County. …
"Why me, God?" Grief engulfs parents after losing children in Utumishi school fire tragedyCitizen Digital
… Mwaura further said a multi-agency emergency response team drawn from the national government, Nakuru County Government and the Kenya Red Cross had been deployed to coordinate support for students, parents, teachers and the wider school community.
Pathologist arrives at Utumishi Girls as authorities investigate deadly blazeCitizen Digital
… Emergency response teams from the Makueni County disaster management unit, working in coordination with officials from the Kenya Red Cross, were deployed to the scene to conduct a recovery operation. …
Father, son among three dead in Makindu Boys School septik tank incidentCitizen Digital
… According to the statement, the State Department for Children Services will work with relevant government agencies, including the Ministry of Education, county authorities, emergency response teams, the Kenya Red Cross and other stakeholders on investigations and child safeguardi …
Ministry calls for privacy for learners after Utumishi Girls tragedy, warns against sharing minors’ identitieCitizen Digital
… The two patients were transferred to NACADA’s Miritini Treatment and Rehabilitation Facility, while medicines found at the premises were confiscated by KMPDC officials with support from the Kenya Red Cross pending further regulatory action. …
NACADA shuts down two rehab centres in Makueni and Kilifi over safety violationsCapital News
… According to the Kenya Red Cross, four people were rescued from the water and rushed to hospital for treatment, while efforts to trace four others who remain missing continued on Thursday. …
Search and rescue operations are ongoing after a boat capsized near the LAPSSET area in Lamu CountyGovernor Sakaja says the county collected over 100,000 tonnes of garbage in one month through coordinated drainage clearance, river restoration and waste management operations to reduce flood risks ahead of anticipated El Niño rains. The efforts involved county departments, the national government and agencies including the Green Army.
10 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Governor Sakaja says the county collected over 100,000 tonnes of garbage in one month through coordinated drainage clearance, river restoration and waste management operations to reduce flood risks ahead of anticipated El Niño rains. The efforts involved county departments, the national government and agencies including the Green Army.
10 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
One person died and two others remain trapped after gold mines collapsed in Namang'oro, Lomeguro, Turkana County on Friday morning. One person was rescued, and rescue operations are ongoing in an area where residents depend on artisanal gold mining; authorities warned the ground remains unstable.
10 October 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that while government has a critical role in disaster preparedness and response, businesses and households cannot rely on government alone and must take personal steps to protect themselves as El Niño is expected to bring 60–80% above-normal rainfall across much of East Africa from October to December, with 46 of Kenya's 47 counties at risk.
10 October 2026 · The Standard →
Bolt Kenya is recognising its top-performing drivers across Nairobi and Mombasa for their commitment to serving riders. The recognised drivers, who have each spent at least six months on the platform, will receive practical support including fuel and vehicle service vouchers, tyres, and other rewards.
9 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has outlined a six-point intervention plan to minimise the impact of El Niño rains, focusing on restoring waterways, clearing drainage systems, relocating residents from high-risk areas, strengthening community preparedness and improving emergency response. The plan includes desilting and dredging major rivers including the Nairobi, Ngong and Mathare rivers, and encouraging voluntary relocation of residents from areas vulnerable to flooding.
8 October 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi County has trained 923 health workers and 1,598 Community Health Promoters on early detection and reporting of Ebola cases across the city's 17 sub-counties, following confirmation of a case in the capital. Governor Johnson Sakaja said Rapid Response Teams have been activated in all sub-counties, with more than 60 laboratory officers also trained on safe sample collection and handling.
6 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
Nairobi City County is conducting Operation Okoa Maisha, a multi-agency emergency simulation exercise at Central Park to test the city's preparedness and coordination for expected El Niño rains. The exercise, now in its second day, involves the National Disaster Operations Centre, Kenya Red Cross, Kenya Coast Guard, Kenya Defence Forces and other agencies testing command structures, communication channels and coordination mechanisms.
2 October 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi County completed a two-day Operation Okoa Maisha simulation exercise at Central Park to test preparedness for floods and emergencies, with neighbouring counties Kiambu, Machakos and Kajiado joining national disaster-response agencies under a unified coordination framework.
2 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi is testing its emergency response system through Operation Okoa Maisha, with national and county agencies setting up a joint command centre at Charter Hall to coordinate response to flooding and other emergencies before the October-December rains. Governor Johnson Sakaja said the exercise aims to ensure unified information flow and communication across all agencies during emergencies, and the county is clearing drains and preparing evacuation centres in flood-prone areas.
1 October 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi County has activated a multi-agency emergency command centre at Charter Hall as it prepares for the expected October–December rains and conducts a live simulation exercise called Operation Okoa Maisha to test its disaster-response systems for floods and other emergencies.
1 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi County has activated an emergency command centre at Charter Hall to coordinate El Niño preparations and disaster response among multiple agencies including the National Disaster Operations Centre, Kenya Red Cross, and Kenya Defence Forces. The county estimates that up to 25,000 residents may require post-disaster support and anticipates about 20,000 households could be affected, particularly in high-risk areas.
1 October 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has ordered evacuation of residents in high-risk riparian areas ahead of expected El Niño rains and directed multi-agency teams to accelerate drainage clearance and flood mitigation works across the city under a unified command structure.
28 September 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has established a unified command structure bringing together national and county agencies to accelerate preparations for El Niño rains and strengthen flood response in the city.
28 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Narok Town and surrounding areas are on high alert as county authorities prepare for above-normal rainfall expected during the October–December 2026 rainy season, which could extend to January 2027. The town has been identified as a major flood-risk area due to its basin-like landscape that channels large volumes of surface water into the urban area during heavy rainfall.
25 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has waived application and approval requirements for minor building repairs such as installing gutters and making house repairs as the county prepares for anticipated El Niño rains. The county is also deploying equipment to flood-prone areas and deepening drainage channels, though Sakaja warned that illegal dumping remains an obstacle to flood mitigation efforts.
23 September 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has waived application and approval requirements for minor building repairs across the city until the onset of El Niño rains, allowing residents to install gutters and make home improvements without county approval to reduce flooding risk.
23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Meteorological Department and Kenya Red Cross have issued a marine safety alert for Kilifi, Mombasa, Kwale and Lamu counties, warning of large ocean waves and strong winds through the weekend that pose risks to small boats and people along the shoreline. Fishermen have been urged to check weather before entering the sea, avoid unnecessary trips in rough conditions, and wear lifesaving equipment.
23 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi County Government has intensified flood preparedness ahead of anticipated heavy rains by deploying additional earth-moving equipment to flood-prone areas, including the KIRDI/Bellevue–Mombasa Road corridor, to clear, widen and deepen drainage channels. Governor Sakaja Johnson oversaw the deployment of machinery as part of El Niño preparedness measures, coordinating with national and humanitarian agencies.
22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Eight people were injured when a 6-storey building under construction collapsed in Maomboleo, Kisumu County on Monday morning. Six were treated on site while two were referred to hospital in critical condition, and all residents were evacuated.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A six-storey building under construction in Mamboleo, Kisumu tilted, injuring eight people. Six were treated at the scene and two were evacuated to hospital in critical condition; all residents were evacuated and the site has been cordoned off pending investigation by the National Construction Authority.
21 September 2026 · Capital News →
An oil tanker explosion on the Eldoret-Turbo Road has killed three people, with 22 injured currently admitted to hospital, seven of whom are in intensive care with severe burns. The accident occurred after the tanker collided with another vehicle and caught fire as members of the public attempted to scoop spilled fuel.
18 September 2026 · Capital News →
A petroleum tanker exploded along the Eldoret-Turbo road near Paul Boit Secondary School on Thursday night, killing at least three people and injuring 14 others. Witnesses said most victims were attempting to scoop fuel from the tanker after the accident.
18 September 2026 · Capital News →
A petroleum tanker caught fire and exploded along the Eldoret-Webuye Road near Paul Boit Secondary School; ten casualties were evacuated to hospitals and two bodies recovered, with the incident contained through a multi-agency response by Kenya Red Cross, police, and firefighters.
18 September 2026 · Capital News →
Nakuru and Bomet counties have identified over 70 high-risk areas and evacuation centres in preparation for heavy El Niño rainfall expected from October through December 2026, with authorities allocating funds for emergency response and mitigation efforts.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
Several people are feared dead following a petroleum tanker explosion along the Eldoret-Turbo road near Paul Boit Secondary School on Thursday night. Kenya Red Cross, Kenya Police, and firefighters responded to the mass casualty incident.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja told the Senate that the county is deploying teams across all sub-counties to clear drainage systems ahead of the predicted El Niño phase from October to February, aiming to shield the city's five million residents from flooding.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi county government and national agencies are stepping up flood-control works and emergency response measures ahead of anticipated El Niño rains forecast to persist from October through February, with drainage improvements underway in flood-prone areas including Mombasa Road.
14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Over 80,000 families in Kilifi County face possible displacement as heavy El Niño rains are anticipated to begin in October and extend into January. The county government has begun mapping flood-prone areas, sensitizing communities, and assembling food and non-food items in readiness for potential humanitarian emergencies.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
A bush fire has erupted along the Voi-Taveta Road in Taita-Taveta County, with the Kenya Red Cross, Kenya Wildlife Service, and county fire brigade mobilized to contain the spread and protect nearby residents. The incident highlights ongoing fire threats to the Tsavo landscape ecosystem.
7 September 2026 · Capital News →