Kenya Emergency Numbers

Police, fire, ambulance, and other emergency service numbers for Kenya. Tap any number to call. Part of 29,900+ services, 588 first aid tips, and 521 preparedness guides — offline, free, and private.

Emergency Dharura Universal emergency number for all services 112
Fire Zimamoto Fire brigade and wildfire response 112
Police Polisi Law enforcement and crime reporting 112
Ambulance Ambulansi Emergency medical transport and paramedic dispatch 112

Calling Here

International dialing code: +254

Languages spoken: Swahili (32.3%), Kikuyu (22%), English (10%), Luyia (6.3%), Luo (5.2%).

  • Common greetings in Swahili include “Habari” (Hello) and “Jambo” (Hello).
  • In English, “Hello”, “Good morning”, etc., are common.

Hazard Preparedness

Create a Flood Emergency Plan

Prepare your household for potential flooding by creating a specific emergency plan. Identify your flood risk, establish evacuation routes to higher ground, create a communication plan, and assemble necessary supplies.

  • Determine your specific flood risk (check flood maps, know local flood history).
  • Identify safe evacuation routes to higher ground.
  • Establish a family communication plan (including out-of-area contact).

Create an Emergency Kit

Ensure self-sufficiency during severe weather by assembling an emergency kit with essentials: water, non-perishable food, first aid, medications, flashlight, radio, batteries, sanitation items, and important documents.

  • Include basics: Water (1 gal/person/day for 3-7 days), Non-perishable food (3-7 days), Battery/hand-crank Radio (NOAA preferred), Flashlight, Extra batteries.
  • Add: First aid kit, Medications (7-day supply), Whistle, Dust masks.
  • Pack: Plastic sheeting/duct tape (for sheltering), Moist towelettes, garbage bags, basic tools.

Avoid Dangerous Wildlife

Minimize risks in savanna environments by learning to identify potentially dangerous local wildlife (large predators, venomous snakes, large herbivores). Practice avoidance techniques like making noise, securing food properly, and maintaining a safe distance.

  • Research specific large predators (lions, hyenas), venomous snakes, large herbivores (elephants, rhinos, buffalo, hippos near water) common to the region.
  • Maintain situational awareness; scan surroundings frequently.
  • Make noise when traveling through brush to avoid surprising animals.

Official Emergency Resources

Kenya Red Cross — The Kenya Red Cross Society is a humanitarian organization that works to alleviate human suffering and save lives. It provides a range of services, including disaster management, emergency medical services, and community health programs. Visit Kenya Red Cross →

Local Alert Channels

Daily Nation — Daily newspaper. — Website
The Standard — Daily newspaper. — Website
The Star — Daily newspaper. — Website

Emergency Coverage

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Emergency Numbers in Related Countries

Police, fire, and ambulance numbers for related countries.

ComorosUnion of the Comoros17 DjiboutiRepublic of Djibouti, République de Djibouti17 EritreaState of Eritrea113 EswatiniSwaziland999 Ethiopiaኢትዮጵያ, Abyssinia911 Kenya112 Madagascar117 MalawiNyasaland990 MauritiusRepublic of Mauritius112 MayotteDepartmental Collectivity of Mayotte, Mahoré, French Mayotte112 Mozambique119 Réunion112 SeychellesRepublic of Seychelles112 Somalia888 South Sudan999 TanzaniaTanganyika112 Uganda112 ZambiaRepublic of Zambia112 ZimbabweRhodesia112

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