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Emergency numbers and crisis hotlines in Kenya

This page lists 40 records for Kenya. Source information and verification status vary and are shown per record. These statuses do not confirm live availability; verify details locally and with the cited provider or authority when available.

KE · Africa · Sub-Saharan Africa

40 hotlines6 source checked
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Emergency numbers

Police · Fire · Ambulance

999112

999 primary (police), 112 unified emergency, 911 also works. 1199 ambulance.

Prioritized listing

Status: cross-referenced

Prioritized routing selects the first source-checked or cross-referenced listing in category order: suicide crisis, mental health, domestic violence, sexual violence, child protection, then general support. It then uses the first listing in that category order, or the first dataset listing. This does not determine suitability, eligibility, live availability, or provide medical advice.

Befriender's Kenya

Suicide & acute crisis · varies by centre

Cross-referenced Apr 22, 2026

+254 722 178 177
Traveller note: Most hotlines listed here require a local Kenya phone number or SIM card. If calling from abroad, you may need to dial your country's international exit code followed by the Kenya country code, and some free-call numbers may not connect internationally. Emergency access varies by carrier and SIM status; verify current local guidance.

Suicide & acute crisis(2)

Mental health(4)

Kenya Red Cross Psychosocial Helpline

Kenya Red Cross

Verified (web)
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
English, Swahili
For
psychosocial support

Verified Apr 22, 2026

Official site Report a problem

Samaritans of Kenya

Cross-referenced
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
local
For
anyone in emotional distress or at risk of suicide

Cross-referenced Apr 22, 2026

Official site Report a problem

Mental health support.

Domestic violence(4)

GBV Helpline 1195

HAK Healthcare Assistance Kenya

Verified (web)
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
English, Swahili
For
survivors of gender-based violence

Verified Apr 22, 2026

Official site Report a problem

Sexual violence(1)

Child protection(4)

Childline

Not yet verified
Cost
free
For
children and young people

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

Report a problem

Childline Kenya 116

Childline Kenya

Verified (web)
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
English, Swahili
For
children in need of protection

Verified Apr 22, 2026

Official site Report a problem

School Bullying Line

Cross-referenced
Hours
Mon–Fri 8–5

Cross-referenced Apr 22, 2026

Source Report a problem

Bullying support for students. )

LGBTQIA+ support(1)

Substance use(1)

General support(9)

one2one 1190

Not yet verified

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

Report a problem

NACADA Toll Free Helpline

Not yet verified

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

Report a problem

General emergency(3)

Afya Chap Chap 1196

Ministry of Health

Verified (web)
Hours
Mon-Fri business hours
Cost
free
Languages
English, Swahili
For
Kenya health information and SHA (insurance) support

Verified Apr 22, 2026

Official site Report a problem

Animal welfare(1)

Disability(1)

Elder abuse(2)

Human rights(1)

Human trafficking(1)

Refugee & migrant(1)

Youth(1)

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