As the world enters the festive season, it’s important to have emergency hotlines on your fingertips in case of anything.

The festive season brings together families, friends and reunions.

This season offers a high rate of increase in various incidents, including road accidents and health emergencies.

Individuals are therefore required to ensure the safety and well-being of themselves and their loved ones by having a list of emergency contacts.

Types of Hotline Numbers You Should Have During The Festive Season

• Police Hotline Numbers Services

Law enforcement plays a vital role during the festive season and therefore, reporting crime or seeking urgent assistance from police officers is encouraged for public safety.

When you want to reach out to the National Police Service immediately, use the emergency Hotlines 999, 112, or 911.

Meanwhile, you can also contact the Kenya Police Headquarters:2240000, 0726-035455 or telephone +254 (020) 341411.

Additionally, in case of any suspicious activity, call 0800722203.

• Ambulance Services

In case of a health crisis situation and you need urgent medical response, reach the following hotlines for assistance.

This unit operates through the hotline 999.

Alternatively, you can reach the Kenya Red Cross Society Ambulance through 1199 or by telephone 020-3950000.

Other Hotlines are 0700395395 and 0738395395.

Other Ambulance Services

1. AMREF Flying Doctors Ambulance: Tel 020-3315454/5

2. AAR Emergency Ambulance: 020-2717374

3. Avenue Rescue Services: 020-3743858

4. St. John Ambulance: 020-2210000

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• Fire Emergencies

Familiarizing yourself with fire brigade hotlines ensures a swift response from firefighters to protect lives and property.

In a situation of fire outbreak, call the fire brigade hotline 999.

However, when you are in Nairobi County, contact the Nairobi Fire Brigade through the following telephone numbers: 0202222181, 0202222182 and 0202344599.

Additionally, you can contact the emergency hotline number 0206982999.

• Hospitals Hotlines

In case of medical emergencies, these contacts may help you access first medical attention during this festive season.

1. Kenyatta National Hospital: Tel: 020 2726300, 2726550, 0738606409

2. Mathare Hospital:Tel: 020 3763315/7, 07176943399, 0731649846

3. Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital Tel: 0110052150

4. Nakuru Level 6 Hospital: Tel: 0758 722032, 051 2215580

5. Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital: Tel: 057 2020801, 057 2020803, 057 2020321

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• Kenya Power

During the festive season, power will also be vibrant in cheering up the season; therefore, in case of power disruptions, you may reach the following hotlines for assistance.

KPLC 24hr Contact Centre Hotline: 97771 (not toll-free)

• Specialized Hotline Numbers

Instances where there are missing children, gender-based violence and child abuse, contact these hotlines for immediate intervention.

1. Missing Child Report: Call 0800 223 344 (Missing Child Kenya)

2. Gender-Based Violence (GBV): Toll-free Hotline: 1195

3. Child Abuse: Call or WhatsApp Chat: 0722 116 116 (7 am-6 pm)

24-hour Toll-Free Number: 116 (Childline Kenya)

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