Kenya Red Cross Society-Turkana Branch

19/08/2026

An incident occurred at a gold mining site in Naduat, Turkana County, involving one casualty who sustained injuries during the incident.
Following notification of the incident, the Kenya Red Cross Society, together with the Turkana Emergency Medical Team (EMT), responded to the scene to provide emergency assistance and medical support.
Upon arrival at the scene, the response team conducted an initial assessment of the casualty to determine the extent and severity of the injuries.
Immediate first aid and emergency medical interventions were provided. The casualty was stabilized and monitored while arrangements were made for further medical management.
Following stabilization, the casualty was determined to require further medical assessment and treatment. The casualty was therefore referred to Lodwar County Referral Hospital for further medical management and monitoring.
The referral was made to ensure that the casualty could receive appropriate medical care and any further investigations or treatment required.

07/06/2026

The Kenya Red Cross Society Turkana Branch successfully hosted grassroot First Aid Competitions, bringing together participants from various categories to demonstrate their first aid knowledge, practical skills, teamwork, and emergency response capabilities.

The competition featured eight categories, including Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) Staff, Red Cross Action Teams (RCATs), Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), Tertiary Institutions, Junior Secondary Schools (JSS), and Primary Schools, among others. Participants competed across a range of simulated emergency scenarios designed to test their ability to provide effective and timely first aid interventions.

The event provided an excellent platform for participants to showcase their competencies while promoting preparedness, lifesaving skills, and a culture of safety within communities. It also strengthened collaboration and experience-sharing among volunteers, staff, students, and emergency responders.

The branch remains committed to promoting first aid excellence and looks forward to continued engagement in future competitions and capacity-building initiatives.

07/06/2026

On 6th June 2026, the Kenya Red Cross Society, Turkana Branch integrated Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) sensitization activities into multiple community engagements across the county.

During the First Aid Competition held at the branch level, the team took the opportunity to create awareness on Ebola, with a strong emphasis on preventive measures such as proper hand hygiene, early reporting of suspected cases, and avoiding contact with infected individuals.

Additionally, through the ongoing outreach programs supported by the Danish Red Cross, sensitization sessions were conducted at Suguta (Lomelo outreach site) and Turkana East (Teletei outreach site). In collaboration with the Ministry of Health, the team delivered health education talks focusing on Ebola transmission, signs and symptoms, and the importance of maintaining proper hygiene and sanitation practices within the community. A total of 436(144 males and 292 females) individuals were reached through these sensitization sessions.
Community members were actively engaged and encouraged to adopt safe health practices to reduce the risk of infection and enhance early response in case of suspected outbreaks.

09/05/2026

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09/05/2026

05/05/2026

Community engagement for floods respiratory action and preparedness in nataparkakono village where the lager starts flowing

05/05/2026

The Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) Turkana Branch responded promptly to a road traffic accident (RTA) along the Lodwar–Lorugum road involving a Probox vehicle. Upon arrival at the scene, the Red Cross Action Team (RCAT) quickly assessed the situation and provided immediate first aid to the injured casualties, helping to stabilize their condition and prevent further complications.

Following the on-site intervention, the casualties were safely evacuated and rushed to Lodwar Referral Hospital for further medical attention. The swift response and coordination of the RCAT team played a critical role in ensuring that the victims received timely care.

KRCS continues to emphasize the importance of rapid emergency response and community preparedness in reducing the impact of such incidents.

17/04/2026

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17/04/2026

Integrated Humanitarian Response: Jaza Lori Project Food Distribution and Nutrition Outreach in Turkana County – 17/04/2026

Through the Jaza Lori project, the KRCS Turkana Branch joined the Regional Team, Uasin Gishu and Trans-Nzoia County Branches for a coordinated exercise that successfully distributed food to 800 households in Loima Sub-County affected by drought.

The mission commenced with an early morning flag-off led by the DRM Committee and attended by the CECM for DRM Turkana County, the KRCS Head of NRR, the Regional Board Chairman, Board Members, staff, and volunteers. The CECM emphasized the importance of collaboration as a key pillar in advancing the Governor’s 9-point agenda.

KRCS volunteers played a critical role in the operation, supporting offloading, beneficiary verification, and orderly distribution of food supplies. Concurrently, integrated Community Engagement and Accountability (CEA) outreach and nutrition screening were conducted. A total of 125 children under five were screened (58 male, 67 female), with 3 identified as SAM (2 male, 1 female), 37 as MAM (15 male, 22 female), and 49 as mildly malnourished (20 male, 29 female). Additionally, 39 pregnant and lactating women (PLW) were screened.

Treatment services reached 129 children under five (71 male, 51 female) and 385 individuals above five years (175 male, 209 female). To strengthen WASH interventions, 178 sachets of water purification agents (Aquatabs) were distributed.

By integrating food assistance with nutrition and WASH interventions, KRCS continues to demonstrate its commitment to safeguarding lives, restoring dignity, and building resilient communities in Turkana County.