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Emergency response teams were on Thursday deployed to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) after an aircraft was involved in a crash-landing incident, prompting an immediate emergency response from aviation authorities and rescue agencies. The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) confirmed the incident and stated that emergency protocols were activated to manage …

President William Ruto has expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of 16 students following a devastating fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, calling the incident a national tragedy. In a statement released on Thursday, the President said the entire country stands in solidarity with the families, teachers, and students …

Grief and confusion engulfed families at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil on Thursday after a devastating fire broke out at the school, leaving at least 16 students dead and several others injured. According to the Kenya Red Cross, the blaze started at around 1am. A guardian who was present at …

At least 10 students are feared dead after a fire broke out in a dormitory at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County. The blaze is reported to have started around 1am, with the Kenya Red Cross confirming it was alerted to the incident at approximately 3:30am on Thursday. Click …

One body has been recovered from the rubble of a 14-storey building that collapsed in South C on Friday morning, as multi-agency rescue teams continue search operations. The body was retrieved on Sunday at around 1.30 pm, marking the third day of search and rescue efforts at the scene. Officials …

A building that was still under construction has collapsed in South C. According to the Kenya Red Cross, the incident occurred early this morning in the Shopping Centre area of South C, Nairobi County. In a statement shared on X, the agency said a multi-agency emergency response team has been …

The Kenya Red Cross responded to 37 casualties following protests in Majengo, Nairobi, with two individuals in critical condition being evacuated to Kenyatta National Hospital and one to Pumwani Maternity Hospital. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a statement released on Wednesday, the Red Cross shared that they …

A large fire erupted in Kiambu town behind Petan Plaza on Sunday evening, just hours before midnight, causing extensive property damage worth millions. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The fire forced residents to flee for safety as the flames spread rapidly. The blaze reportedly began around 9:20 pm …

1,048 individuals affected by flooding in Baringo South, specifically from Longeiwan, Sintaan, and Eldume villages, have been safely relocated to secure locations over the past two days, as confirmed by the Kenya Red Cross. The Kenya Red Cross announced on Monday, May 6, 2024, that around 1,048 flood victims have …

All 51 passengers who were stranded atop a bus swept away by floodwaters along the Garissa-Nairobi highway have been successfully rescued. The Kenya Red Cross Society promptly mobilized rescue efforts, deploying boats to evacuate passengers stranded on the Umma Express bus. “Priority was given to women, children, and individuals with …