Kenya Red Cross - Kwale
@RedcrossKwale
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° A branch of @KenyaRedCross (Kwale County) committed to alleviating human suffering. ° #alwaysthere #humanity #unity
Ukunda, Kenya
Joined September 2019
Why we must be concerned..... The situation in Mandera, Marsabit,Samburu, Turkana and Wajir is critical. Lives and livelihoods at risk. We must act now.
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In Rhamu Sub-County, Mandera, the drought’s impact is severe. Our team found over 70 livestock carcasses in Chabii Barr, highlighting the urgent need for intervention. In response, 28,000 litres of water were delivered and 120 bags of fortified porridge distributed to children
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As the drought situation gets worse in Kenya, I briefed the 14th Development Partnership Forum (DPF), chaired by Deputy President @_KithureKindiki, on the humanitarian situation in the country. The DPF is a forum for engagement between the Government of Kenya and development
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Drought continues to take a heavy toll on communities in Tana North, Tana River County. Kenya Red Cross, working with our local partner Towfiq Muslim Youth, is providing food assistance to 1,700 drought-affected households. However, access to safe water remains a critical
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No casualties were reported, and the cause of the fire is yet to be established. The fire was contained through the joint efforts of the community, the county fire service, and the Red Cross Action Team.
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Fire Incident Update | Diani, Kwale County Our emergency response team responded to a fire outbreak that occurred around 8:00 AM in Darling, Diani. The incident has displaced 13 households, resulting in the total loss of household items.
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Today at @KenyaRedCross Kwale Branch, youth, women & PWDs held a powerful FGD under #EYCAPhase2 🌱 They shared wins in clean-ups, mangrove restoration & kitchen gardens, but also challenges like corruption, exclusion & limited opportunities. Kwale is ready to lead in.
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25 RCAT members are ready to respond to RTAs, drowning, assaults, fires & heat-related emergencies just in time as Diani prepares to host the #Summertides New Year’s Eve event with 10,000+ revelers. Prepared. Coordinated. Ready to respond. #FestiveSeasonSafety #RCAT
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Following Kenya Met’s forecast of depressed Oct–Dec rains, @KenyaRedCross took early action to protect livelihoods—distributing drought-tolerant seeds & hay, and strengthening water access in Samburu, Lunga Lunga & Kinango. Preparedness saves lives & livelihoods. 🌱💧
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Kwale, among the 10 hardest-hit counties by drought, is receiving nutrition support from @KenyaRedCross. 🥣 3,000kg of CSB to 600 households with under-5s, pregnant & lactating women in Samburu, Kinango & Lunga Lunga. 🌦️ Rains possible Sun–Mon. #Kwale #DroughtResponse
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This morning, the Red Cross Action Team responded to a fire incident in Diani, suspected to have been caused by an electrical fault. A rental house hosting six households was destroyed, leaving families with no belongings.
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One person is feared dead, and the body was taken to Msambweni Hospital mortuary
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This morning, the Red Cross Action Team responded to a fire incident in Diani, suspected to have been caused by an electrical fault. A rental house hosting six households was destroyed, leaving families with no belongings.
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Kwale, among the 10 hardest-hit counties by drought, is receiving nutrition support from @KenyaRedCross. 🥣 3,000kg of CSB to 600 households with under-5s, pregnant & lactating women in Samburu, Kinango & Lunga Lunga. 🌦️ Rains possible Sun–Mon. #Kwale #DroughtResponse
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Following Kenya Met’s forecast of depressed Oct–Dec rains, @KenyaRedCross took early action to protect livelihoods—distributing drought-tolerant seeds & hay, and strengthening water access in Samburu, Lunga Lunga & Kinango. Preparedness saves lives & livelihoods. 🌱💧
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25 RCAT members are ready to respond to RTAs, drowning, assaults, fires & heat-related emergencies just in time as Diani prepares to host the #Summertides New Year’s Eve event with 10,000+ revelers. Prepared. Coordinated. Ready to respond. #FestiveSeasonSafety #RCAT
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Today at @KenyaRedCross Kwale Branch, youth, women & PWDs held a powerful FGD under #EYCAPhase2 🌱 They shared wins in clean-ups, mangrove restoration & kitchen gardens, but also challenges like corruption, exclusion & limited opportunities. Kwale is ready to lead in.
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18 kg harvested today, Day 133 since transplanting. 17 more harvesting days to go and the cycle stays on track. Empowering youth through climate-smart agribusiness. #OurYouthOurSolution #ClimateSmartAgriculture #YouthAgribusiness
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Kenya Met forecasts delayed low rains (mid-Nov–mid-Dec). Red Cross is on early warning/early action — 1,500 HHs in Samburu-Kwale & Lunga Lunga getting drought-tolerant seeds. Sega-Gobwe pipeline & Ropheropheni water pan rehab done to boost water access. #KenyaRedCross #EWEA
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As part of the #NSDImpactStudy in #KwaleCounty, we held a focus group with volunteers to hear their views on engagement. Yesterday, we met the County M&E Officer & facilitated a community FGD in #RamisiWard on #KRCS services, impact & trust. #CommunityEngagement
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