Emergency Contacts

Kenya Support Services & Helplines

In Case of Emergency

If you are in immediate danger, call 999 for police or 112 for any emergency service. These numbers are free and available 24/7 from any phone in Kenya.

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Gender Violence Support

0719 038 982

Gender Violence Recovery Centre - 24/7

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Child Protection

116

Childline Kenya - Free 24/7

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Cyber Crime

0800 722 203

DCI Cyber Unit - 24/7

Complete Contact Directory

Comprehensive list of support services and emergency contacts in Kenya

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Police Emergency

EMERGENCY
999

For immediate police assistance

24/7
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Gender Violence Recovery Centre

GBV
0719 038 982 / 0719 630 546

Specialized support for gender-based violence survivors

24/7
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National Emergency Response Centre

EMERGENCY
112

All emergencies - Police, Fire, Medical

24/7
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Childline Kenya

CHILD
116

Free child protection helpline

24/7
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COVAW (Coalition on Violence Against Women)

GBV
0800 720 501

Support for violence against women

Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM
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CRADLE - The Children Foundation

CHILD
0711 262 251 / 0734 586 547

Child abuse reporting and support

24/7
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Kenyatta National Hospital - Crisis Centre

MEDICAL
0202 726 300

Medical emergency and crisis intervention

24/7
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Kenya Red Cross

EMERGENCY
1199

Emergency response and humanitarian aid

24/7
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Association of Media Women in Kenya (AMWIK)

SUPPORT
0722 724 461

Support for media and professional women

Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM
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Federation of Women Lawyers Kenya (FIDA)

LEGAL
0202 387 815

Legal aid and advocacy for women

Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM
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Sauti ya Wanawake

SUPPORT
0734 888 777

Women's rights and support organization

Mon-Fri 8AM-6PM
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Cyber Crime Unit - DCI

CYBER
0800 722 203

Reporting cyber crimes and online harassment

24/7

Important Information

  • • All emergency numbers (999, 112, 116) are toll-free
  • • Services marked 24/7 are available around the clock
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This list is regularly updated. If you know of additional services or notice outdated information, please contact us.

Emergency contact information compiled by YWLI for community safety and support.

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