Kenya

Emergency numbers for Kenya

Dialling code: +254

Primary emergency numbers

Other useful numbers

Other Emergency Services

  • 1919

    Public access to government Services

  • 1199

    Emergency responses

  • 1197

    Emergency responses

  • 1195

    Helpline for victims of Gender Based Violence

  • 1194

    Child Welfare

  • 1193

    Helpline for female victims of violence

  • 1192

    Helpline for victims of Alcohol and Drug abuse

  • 1191

    Public Health for emergency health preparedness

  • 1190

    Helpline for Victims and those affected by HIV/AIDS

  • 116
  • 115

    For Corruption reporting Short Code

  • 110

    Emergency Response services for Lake Victoria, Indian Ocean and other water bodies.

  • 109

    Coordination of National Emergency responses

  • 108

    peace building and conflict management

  • 107

    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.

Last updated: 2026-05-05