Kibera Community Emergency Response Team

10/03/2026

Kibera Community Emergency Response Team together with our friends from Kibra we were able to support 38 families who were affected by floods with basic food stuffs.

07/03/2026

Beware of rains

07/03/2026

27/12/2025

https://nation.africa/kenya/life-and-style/why-every-kenyan-should-have-basic-first-aid-skills-5278424

These skills help people respond effectively in different situations or fill a knowledge gap where an intervention is needed.

19/10/2025

🔥 Tragedy in Kibera: Night Fire Destroys Homes in Makongeni Village, Over 20 Families Displaced

By Edgar Odhiambo Freelance journalist

At around 9:00 PM tonight, a devastating fire broke out at Makongeni Village, Nyumba Kubwa area in Makina Ward, Kibera Constituency, destroying several houses and leaving more than 20 families homeless.

Preliminary reports indicate that the cause of the fire is alleged to be an electric fault, which quickly spread through the densely populated area. Firefighters responded promptly and managed to put out the flames, preventing the blaze from spreading further.

The incident comes just a day after the burial of the late Raila Amolo Odinga, deepening the sorrow among residents still mourning his passing.

09/10/2025

The Bucket Approach towards fire fighting is a local mechanism that has been used for so many years as fire extinguisher is limited and a privilege mostly available in well established organizations or institutions in Kibera.

07/10/2025

Bucket approach is one way of putting off fire in Kibra. With proper coordination, it is always very effective.

02/10/2025

02/10/2025

We had an accident today in Kibra and we are grateful to the availability and quick response of the responders. Having First Aiders is a need that we need to realize. We appeal to partners who are willing to work with us to achieve this

25/09/2025

With the right partnerships, training, support and equipment we can reduce fire incidents in the informal settlements like …

21/09/2025

Fire Safety Awareness Drive Held in Kibera.

By Edgar Odhiambo Freelance journalist

In a joint effort to enhance community preparedness, several organizations came together in Kibera to hold a sensitization session on fire safety measures. The initiative was spearheaded by African Fire Mission, in collaboration with Gro6, Foundation of Hope, and the Kibera Community Emergency Response Team.

The session focused on equipping residents with practical knowledge on:

Fire prevention and early warning signs

Safe evacuation procedures

Proper use of firefighting equipment

Emergency response coordination within the community

Community members were also urged to remain vigilant and proactive in preventing fire incidents, which have been a recurring challenge in informal settlements. The training aimed at empowering households to take simple yet effective steps that could save lives and property in case of an outbreak.

Organizers emphasized the importance of collective responsibility, encouraging residents to spread the knowledge and build a culture of safety across Kibera.

21/09/2025

community fire drill