Kenya Red Cross
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A leading humanitarian organization sustainably promoting the well-being, health and resilience of communities in #Kenya. We are #AlwaysThere
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Joined April 2010
When drought strikes, hunger follows, unless we act early. Our #ZeroHunger Initiative, alongside the @IFRC empowers communities to grow food, sustain livelihoods and withstand shocks. This #IDDRR, we reaffirm that real resilience starts with full plates and strong communities.
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Following yesterday’s tragic incident, we remain by the side of all those affected, helping families trace their loved ones and offering mental health and psychosocial support.
A boat carrying 22 passengers capsized during the East Africa Ocean Festival at Tudor Water Sports. So far, 19 people have been rescued, while 3 remain missing. Search and Rescue operations are ongoing, with a multi-agency team actively responding to locate the missing persons.
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A boat carrying 22 passengers capsized during the East Africa Ocean Festival at Tudor Water Sports. So far, 19 people have been rescued, while 3 remain missing. Search and Rescue operations are ongoing, with a multi-agency team actively responding to locate the missing persons.
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Leading from the front! A team from the Kenya Red Cross joined Busia County Deputy Governor, H.E Hon. Arthur Odera, Budalangi MP, Hon. Raphael Wanjala, NDOC Director Rtd. Col. Samoei, DCC Teso South, Mr. John Kichwen,UN agencies, Academia and other key stakeholders in planting
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17 counties are already grappling with the effects of drought. In North Horr, Marsabit County, our teams visited affected families, offered medical outreaches and food support, rehabilitated water points and assessed the extent of the drought, including dried wells. While
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In the past month, across 7 drought-affected counties, Kenya Red Cross has: Reached 17,768 households with food assistance. Supported 1,000 households with cash & vouchers. Reached 7,462 households through nutrition outreaches. Rehabilitated 46 water sources. Provided school
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In Lamu, communities have identified waste management as a major challenge affecting their health, livelihoods and fragile ecosystems like mangroves. Together with partners, Kenya Red Cross brought stakeholders, from the County Government, national agencies, CSOs and community
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This is the state of the only water source in Keleswa village, Samburu North. The next one is 36 km away. As part of our drought response, we supported 500 families and a nearby school with food relief and provided water treatment chemicals, turning unsafe water into safe
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A 90% chance of a drought in Kenya! That is the forecast for the Oct-Nov-Dec rainfall season. In line with @KenyaRedCross commitment to #AnticipatoryAction #EarlyAction, we briefed the leadership of the 23 Arid and Semi Arid counties, under the @KenyaGovernors, on the need for
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Many families in Marsabit, Samburu, Turkana, Baringo, Mandera, Wajir and Garissa are facing the harsh reality of drought. Little food, scarce water and limited health services. With support from @IFRC_DREF, Kenya Red Cross has stepped in with food assistance, medical
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Aftermath of fire in Lelwak Boys Secondary School, Nandi County, where 244 students were affected. Thankfully, no casualties were reported. Kenya Red Cross volunteers from Uasin Gishu and Nandi branches provided Psychosocial Support (PSS) and distributed essential relief items.
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🚨 New partnership! @KenyaRedCross 🤝 @hotosm Together, we’re using open mapping & geospatial tech to boost disaster preparedness, speed up response, & build community resilience in Kenya. #OpenMapping #DisasterResponse
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Today, I commissioned the West Pokot Emergency Operations Center, the 7th in Kenya. This hub strengthens disaster preparedness, enabling faster, coordinated responses to floods, droughts, landslides & conflicts. Grateful to @KenyaRedCross for walking with us.
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We mourn the passing of Justice Fred Ochieng, a long-serving Council Member of the Kenya Red Cross Society. His dedication, wisdom and commitment to humanitarian service will always be remembered. We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends and the entire KRCS
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What began as a small project has grown into a youth-led enterprise. This week, Thread & Ink Textiles, hosted by Kenya Red Cross, was officially opened in Eldoret by the Deputy Governor of Uasin Gishu County, Evans Kapkea and Secretary General Dr. Ahmed Idris. Among the early
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🫂 In @MombasaCountyKe and #Pwani, we invest in a better future for the youth. How? 🍴🎒 We support @Food4Education's programme to feed pupils. Too many children are hungry at school - a place where theyen should be able to focus, learn and thrive. Through our extended
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Today, as Patron of the Bungoma Branch, I joined the nation in celebrating 60 years of the Kenya Red Cross Society ;a true beacon of hope that has saved lives, responded to disasters, and uplifted communities for six decades.
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Join us in raising awareness on the prevention of Postpartum Haemorrhage (excessive bleeding after childbirth). Date: Sunday, 28th September, 2025 Location: Ulinzi Sports Grounds, Lang’ata Road Let us come together to promote safe motherhood and healthier communities.
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