The ICRC regional delegation in Nairobi promotes international humanitarian law (IHL) and carries out humanitarian activities in Kenya, Djibouti and Tanzania. It is an important logistical centre for ICRC operations in Somalia and in the Great Lakes region. From there, the ICRC protects and assists people displaced or affected by armed conflicts. Read full overview
The post-election crisis in Kenya has left hundreds of people dead and displaced more than a quarter of a million. The efforts of the Kenya Red Cross Society, supported by the ICRC, proved very effective for those affected by the violence. Article published in the Red Cross Red Crescent Magazine, No 2, 2008