Emergency numbers for Kenya
Dialling code: +254
Primary emergency numbers
Other useful numbers
Other Emergency Services
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Public access to government Services
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Emergency responses
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Emergency responses
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Helpline for victims of Gender Based Violence
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Child Welfare
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Helpline for female victims of violence
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Helpline for victims of Alcohol and Drug abuse
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Public Health for emergency health preparedness
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Helpline for Victims and those affected by HIV/AIDS
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For Corruption reporting Short Code
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Emergency Response services for Lake Victoria, Indian Ocean and other water bodies.
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Coordination of National Emergency responses
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peace building and conflict management
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Peace Building And Conflict Early Warning And Response System
Frequently asked questions
The General Emergency emergency number in Kenya is 999. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling General Emergency (999), speak clearly and state: (1) your exact location or address, (2) the nature of the emergency, (3) how many people are involved. Stay on the line until the operator tells you to hang up.
Yes. Dial 999 from any mobile or landline in Kenya, even without a SIM card or mobile credit. The call is free of charge.
When dialling from a foreign number, you can still dial the local number directly. Kenya country code is ++254. Alternatively dial 999 directly β emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 999 in Kenya is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.