Floods calamity: 1,000 households displaced in Baringo County
A 1,000 households have been displaced in Baringo County due to floods caused by heavy torrential rains in the country. Kenya Red Cross says that on top of nature’s fury, there has been a longstanding conflict in the region. In a statement, the humanitarian authority says the community has to endure the double-edged crisis now […]
Floods calamity: death toll hits 228 as 72 still missing
Nine people have been reported dead due to floods in the last 24 hours, bringing the toll to 228, according to Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura. In a statement on Sunday, May 5, 2024, Mwaura revealed that 72 people are currently missing and a cumulative 164 people have been reported injured. A total of 42,526 households […]
16 rescued in Tana River after being marooned by floods
16 people have been rescued in Konoramadha in Saka, Tana River County after being marooned by floods. Confirming the incidents, the Kenya Red Cross (KRC) Society said that a search operation is on to locate six more people. “This is Konoramadha in Saka, Tana River County, where we have rescued 16 people marooned by floodwaters. […]
Rescue team dispatched as floods wreak havoc in Nairobi
The Kenya Red Cross has dispatched a rescue team to assess the condition in different parts of Nairobi, following heavy rains that have caused flooding in several parts of the city. In a statement on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, the Kenya Red Cross said the team would initiate search and rescue operations if need be. […]
Kenya Red Cross says all passengers stranded aboard bus in Tana River have been rescued
All passengers stranded aboard a bus in Tana River county have been rescued, Kenya Red Cross has confirmed. In an update, the Kenya Red Cross said the rescue mission prioritized women, children and sick people before other citizens. The humanitarian agency also confirmed that efforts to rescue other commuters stranded in the area are currently […]
Gov’t says Red Cross will pay rent for families affected by Embakasi gas explosion
Government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has said that the Kenya Red Cross will pay two months’ rent for families affected by the Embakasi gas explosion tragedy. In a statement on Monday, February 5, 2024, Mwaura asked landlords to accommodate the affected families without the usual requirements. Mwaura said the rent will be capped at Ksh6,000 per […]
’21 children have been reunited with their parents post-Embakasi fire tragedy’ – Kenya Red Cross
The Kenya Red Cross has announced that 21 children have been safely reunited with their parents after the a gas explosion that occurred at Kentainers Company near Kabansora in Mradi area, Embakasi, Nairobi County. The midnight blast prompted emergency response efforts, with the Kenya Red Cross taking swift action to rescue and support the affected. […]