Thousands displaced as River Nyando bursts its banks submerging homes
Thousands of families have been displaced after River Nyando burst its banks for the second time this year as rainfall continues pounding several parts of the country. According to the Kenya Red Cross, the river burst its bank early morning of Friday, November 29, 2024, submerging homes in the villages of Kamidumbi and Panadol in […]
11 children injured after school bus overturns in Mbooni
A school bus transporting children was involved in a road accident on Saturday, November 23, near Kikima Market in Mbooni Sub-County, Makueni County. According to a statement shared by the Kenya Red Cross, the incident occurred when the bus, which was carrying students, overturned, trapping some of the passengers inside. The humanitarian authority reported that […]
9 people injured as passenger bus plunges into Indian Ocean at Likoni ferry – Kenya Red Cross
Nine people were injured on Sunday, October 6, 2024, after a passenger bus plunged into the Indian Ocean at the Likoni ferry crossing channel. Kenya Red Cross, in a statement shared via their official X handle, revealed that the nine were rescued by their volunteers, who worked in collaboration with the National Police Service, Kenya […]
Kenya Red Cross vehicles, staff attacked after being accused of whisking MPs to safety
Anti-Finance Bill 2024 protesters in Nairobi have attacked Kenya Red Cross vehicles and staff. The Kenya Red Cross in a statement on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, said they had been attacked after being accused of whisking Members of Parliament when the protesters stormed the National Assembly. KRC staff injured The Kenya Red Cross staff and […]
’39 injured, 8 in critical condition in Thursday Finance Bill protests’ – Kenya Red Cross
A total of 39 people were injured in the Thursday, June 20, 2024 protests against the Finance Bill 2024. According to Kenya Red Cross, eight (8) of the injured people are in critical condition, with 31 others sustaining minor injuries. The Kenya Red Cross says those in critical condition have been evacuated to Kenyatta National […]
One rescued, 2 missing after building caves in in South B
A building undergoing demolition in the Fuata Nyayo area of South B has collapsed leaving two trapped in the rubble. A third person has been rescued. Confirming the incident, the Kenya Red Cross said on Monday, May 20, 2024, that efforts to locate the two are ongoing. “One person has been rescued, while two others […]
Over 500 households in Mandera displaced as Ethiopian river floods
Over 500 families have been displaced by flood waters in Mandera East Sub-county, Mandera County after an Ethiopian river burst its banks. Kenya Red Cross says River Daua broke its banks due to heavy rains experienced in the Southern Ethiopian Highlands, causing the floods in Mandera. “After the River Daua broke its banks due to […]