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Emergency Contacts Every Kenyan Must Have

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  • As Kenyans go about their day-to-day activities, they might find themselves in situations that require emergency assistance from government agencies or other organisations.

    In most cases, response time is of utmost importance and one may not have a friend or relative at hand to help them and they have to turn to these organisations and agencies. But what happens when you do not have the requisite contacts?

    kenyagist.com has compiled a list of emergency contacts that the public should have on their mobile phones at all times.

    Fire emergency 

    The adage goes: Fire is a good servant but a bad master. In the unfortunate event of a fire breaking out in a residential building or workplace, the people in the building may not have the capacity and skills to put it out. They have to turn to the fire department.

    File photo of fire burning down a building late at night
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    The public should contact the fire department by dialing 112 or 999. Alternatively, the public can contact the G4S fire services through 0206982999.

    Child Abuse Emergency 

    In Kenya, the constitution protects the innocence of children. Article 53 recognizes the right of all children to be protected from abuse, neglect, harmful cultural practices, inhumane treatment and punishment.

    It is an unfortunate reality that there are children who are subjected to violence, neglect, exploitation, and abuse.

    The public should avoid taking matters into their own hands and report to the police or call the child helpline 116 or 020228844. The children will be sheltered in safe houses set up by the state.

    Health Care Emergency 

    No individual is invisible to deteriorating health. There are instances where health emergencies might be triggered by accidents or personal health conditions.

    The public should call the Nairobi Metropolitan Services if if Nairobi through 0800720541 or the Ministry of Health through 0800721316. 

    Power Outage Emergency 

    There is a correlation between the growth of the economy and energy. When there is a power outage, the health care systems, industries, and small and medium enterprises are affected.

    The public can get help by reaching out to Kenya Power on 87771 or 0703070707.

    Security Emergency 

    When the public is faced with threats of insecurity, they can trust the government to provide security. In case of any security emergency, one can call 999 for help.

    Fire razes down a section of Gikomba Market on Sunday, November 28, 2021.
    Fire razes down a section of Gikomba Market on Sunday, November 28, 2021.
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