Kenya Red Cross Society Taita Taveta Branch.

09/06/2026

🌟 SECOND COHORT FOR VOCATIONAL TRAINING OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUTH IN TAITA TAVETA COUNTY! 🌟

Are you a young person aged 18–30 years residing in Taita Taveta County and looking to gain practical, market-driven skills for employment or self-employment?

Kenya Red Cross Society – Taita Taveta Branch, through the Integrated Food Security and Livelihood Project funded by the British Red Cross, is inviting applications for its Vocational Training Programme targeting vulnerable youth and young mothers across the county.

The programme aims to:
✅ Enhance employability
✅ Promote self-reliance
✅ Support sustainable economic empowerment
✅ Equip beneficiaries with hands-on vocational skills

📌 Eligibility:
• Resident of Taita Taveta County
• Aged between 18–30 years
• Vulnerable youth and young mothers are encouraged to apply

📝 Apply here:
https://forms.gle/23MveviynwDudauJ7

📧 Submit testimonials via:
[email protected]

⏳ Don't miss this opportunity to build your future and unlock your potential!

17/05/2026

Kenya Red Cross Society Taita Taveta County team was in Kwale for a donor visit together with the British Red Cross (BRC) to showcase impactful initiatives being implemented under the Integrated Food Security and Livelihoods (IFSL) Programme.

The delegation was hosted by the Secretary General of the Kenya Red Cross Society, Dr. Ahmed Idris, together with the CEO of WWF-Kenya, Jackson Kiplagat. The two organisations are jointly implementing the projects in Kwale and Lamu counties. The CEO of the British Red Cross, Béatrice Butsana-Sita, and the CEO of WWF-UK, Tanya Steele, also visited the nature-based solutions projects in Kwale County to witness the impact of the ongoing humanitarian and conservation partnership between the organisations.

Among the innovations showcased was the Food Chain & Nutrition Programme focusing on poultry farming through the use of Black Soldier Fly and Azolla as sustainable nutritional products for poultry feeding, while also producing organic manure for soil fertilization and improved agricultural productivity.

The team also had an opportunity to present the AI Innovation Challenge solutions, where the three winning innovations that received pre-seed funding of KES 350,000 demonstrated remarkable progress from simple ideas into fully developing community-centered solutions. The innovations focused on:
• Agriculture Optimization
• Disaster Preparedness & Management
• Water Solutions

It was inspiring to witness young innovators transforming ideas into practical solutions that continue to create impact within communities.

09/05/2026

Kenya Red Cross Society Taita Taveta, in partnership with Kenya Wildlife Service , TCA, conducted a snake awareness sensitization session for 110 members, volunteers, and staff. The session will go a long way in empowering participants with skills on snake handling, protection, and community awareness creation.

01/05/2026

25/04/2026

The Kenya Red Cross Society Taita Taveta County Branch successfully convened its Annual General Meeting at Taita Taveta National Polytechnic, providing a strategic platform for reflection, accountability, and forward planning.

The meeting brought together members to review the branch’s performance over the past year through comprehensive reports from the County Chairperson and County Coordinator, highlighting key milestones, programmatic impact, and progress made in advancing humanitarian priorities across the county.

The forum created a platform for the year by aligning stakeholders on priority interventions and strengthening commitment to community resilience and service delivery.
Additionally, the dissemination of the KRCS Strategic Plan 2026–2030 underscored a renewed institutional focus on sustainable growth, with particular emphasis on resource mobilization, partnerships, and enhanced capacity to deliver impactful, community-driven programmes.

During the AGM, new members were awarded their Life memebership certificates and badges.

22/04/2026

TAITA TAVETA COUNTY
Heavy rainfall advisory...!
from 22nd - 27th April.

20/04/2026

Kenya Red Cross Youth Assembly – Taita Taveta Edition

Kenya Red Cross Society, Taita Taveta Branch Youth members held their Annual Youth Assembly at Taita Taveta National Polytechnic.

The meeting brought together youth members from across the county. Key agendas discussed included achievements of the youth program, addressing key concerns affecting meaningful youth participation in leadership & mentorship programs, enhancing inter-generational dialogue and exploring ways in which youth can support & participate in branch resource mobilization.

The meeting was graced by the Board Chairperson, Md. Tiju Aziz, who served as the keynote speaker. She expressed her gratitude to the youth for their dedication and encouraged them to lead with humility while serving the community.

12/04/2026

Kenya Red Cross Society in partnership with Premchandbai, Teita Estate and business community, carried out a vital relief food distribution exercise in Zungulukani Village, Kasigau Ward, within Voi Sub-County and Kishushe, Wundanyi Sub County.

This initiative comes in response to the ongoing drought that has affected many parts of the county, leaving vulnerable families in urgent need of support. 200 households in Zungulukani and 580 households in Kishushe benefited from the distribution, including Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and elderly members of the community - ensuring that no one is left behind.

The activity was graced by key leaders, including the KRCS Governor 2, as well as the Deputy Governor of Taita Taveta County, who expressed deep appreciation to the Red Cross and all partners and donors whose generosity made this possible.

Beyond the food distribution, the exercise was a symbol of hope, unity, and humanity. The targeted communities expressed heartfelt gratitude, their smiles reflecting renewed strength and reassurance that they are not alone during these challenging times.

31/03/2026

Kenya Meteorological Department TAITA TAVETA COUNTY
WEEKLY FORECAST
For the period: Tuesday, 31st March to Monday, 6th April, 2026
Date of Issue: Monday, 30th March, 2026

28/03/2026

Joint monitoring with IFSL Taita Taveta Team and British Red Cross.

Monitoring visit was conducted on 26th with the British Red Cross to assess progress of the 2025 interventions. The mission highlighted strong advancements across all the components including Food system and livelihood s, WASH, and youth. Supported value chains including goat and rabbit production are contributing to improved household incomes, while the newly constructed sunflower processing plant is expected to benefit approximately 2,000 farmers by enhancing local value addition and reducing reliance on cross-border services.
Significant progress was also noted under the WASH component, with the successful completion of sanitation facilities in 5 schools, improving access to safe and dignified learning environments including disability schools.

Additionally, the vocational training targeting mother-to-mother groups, disability inclusion groups, and KRCS Youth and volunteers has progressed well with beneficiaries set to transition into entrepreneurship and sustainable livelihoods after their final exams in April.

Notably, youth-led green enterprises under the circular economy pillar are gaining traction, particularly in waste management and recycling initiatives, demonstrating the programme’s contribution to both economic empowerment and environmental sustainability.

KRCS appreciates the support from British Red Cross in promoting resilience for the community members in Taveta Sub County.