Personal Safety · Guide

Emergency Numbers in Kenya: Police, GBV Helpline and Childline

A one-page list: police 999 or 112, GBV helpline 1195, Childline 116 and Red Cross ambulance contacts, with a reminder to confirm numbers locally.

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In this guide you will see:
  • Police: 999 or 112.
  • GBV helpline: 1195.
  • Child helpline: 116.
By Qyvea LimitedPublished 2026-10-07Updated 2026-10-072 min read
On this page01. What to look for before you buy02. Where these figures come from03. Best prices in stock today04. Why buy from Qyvea05. FAQ
Emergency Numbers in Kenya: Police, GBV Helpline and Childline
Quick answer

Save these in your phone and write them where the family can see them. Police: 999 or 112. National GBV helpline: 1195 (toll-free, anonymous). Childline Kenya: 116. Red Cross and ambulance contacts include 1199 in some sources. Numbers can change, so check with your county or the agency.

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Key takeaways

  • Police: 999 or 112.
  • GBV helpline: 1195.
  • Child helpline: 116.
  • Red Cross and ambulance: confirm locally.

01What to look for before you buy

NeedNumber
Police emergency999 or 112
Gender-based violence helpline1195 (toll-free)
Child helpline116
Red Cross or ambulance1199 (confirm in your county)
Safaricom customer care100 or 200; report scams to 333

02Where these figures come from

Figures are indicative and change often; confirm with a written quote. Sources checked October 2026: Standard: emergency lines for Kenya; UN Women: Kenya's GBV helpline 1195.

03Best prices in stock today

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04Why buy from Qyvea

Why Kenyans buy from Qyvea

  • Genuine branded products sold with the manufacturer's warranty (typically 6–24 months, varies by product)
  • 7-day returns and exchanges; damaged or wrong item? Report it within 48 hours for a free replacement or full refund
  • Pay with M-Pesa, bank transfer or card; refunds go back the same way
  • Free delivery in Nairobi on orders over KES 5,000, and delivery across Kenya
  • Delivered to your door, dispatched once payment is confirmed, rated 4.6/5 from 57 Google reviews (bought from us? leave a review)
  • Talk to a person on WhatsApp 0113 301 244, usually within 30 minutes

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05Frequently asked questions

Is 1195 anonymous?

The national GBV helpline is described as free, 24 hours and anonymous.

Which number should I try first?

Try 999 or 112 for urgent danger, then local numbers.

Why customers choose Qyvea

Genuine brandsManufacturer warranty on what we sell, so you are not gambling on the box.
One team, start to finishThe people who advise you also install and support it.
Fast answersWhatsApp replies usually within 30 minutes, and delivery within 24 hours in Nairobi.
Easy to buyPay by M-Pesa, bank transfer or card. Free delivery in Nairobi on orders over KES 5,000.
Risk taken off you7-day returns and exchanges on products, and a workmanship warranty on installations.
Customers say soRated 4.6/5 from 57 Google reviews.

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