First Responders Receive Advanced Training

The National Police Service (NPS) launched a five‑day National Network of Formation/County Coordinators induction course at the National Police Leadership Academy (NPLA) in Ngong. The goal is to create a permanent national team of trained incident commanders across Kenya’s 47 counties — enhancing multi‑agency coordination, standardising disaster response protocols, and strengthening overall readiness for emergencies.
In parallel, on 21 November 2025, the St John Ambulance Kenya inaugurated a regional emergency‑response and training facility in Nyeri County, intended to serve Embu, Kirinyaga, Murang’a and Kiambu counties. The centre, based at the county fire station, is designed to train members of the public and organisations in disaster preparedness, first aid, basic and advanced life support, emergency medical technician skills, firefighting, and evacuation response.
Additionally, recent capacity‑building efforts have focused on technical rescue capabilities. In September 2025, NPS — via its National Disaster Management Unit (NDMU) — partnered with the Polish Centre for International Aid (PCPM) to start a Basic Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) orientation course. This training will equip officers with skills in rescue operations, security, public safety, and disaster‑response coordination — laying the groundwork for a nationwide, professional rescue capability.
These initiatives mark significant progress for Kenya’s emergency‑response framework — combining community‑level first aid training, fire and rescue capacity, and high‑level coordination and incident command training. If sustained, this layered approach could substantially improve preparedness and save lives during accidents, disasters, or crises.