• Disaster Risk Reduction is always important at the county level because it safeguards lives, livelihoods, and local economies, ensuring that development gains are not erased by sudden shocks.

When disaster strikes, do you know these facts about Nakuru County? Behind the headlines of fires, floods, and emergencies, the county has quietly built a backbone of resilience.

With three fire stations, toll‑free hotlines for rapid reporting, and a growing fleet of fire engines procured since 2015, Nakuru has been shaping its disaster management story step by step.

Nakuru County has steadily evolved its disaster management capacity, recognizing that resilience is a necessity for communities vulnerable to floods, fires, and other hazards.

Today, the county operates three fire stations located in Nakuru, Naivasha, and Molo, each serving as a frontline hub for emergency response. Citizens can reach these stations through a toll-free hotline—0800724138—or via numbers with charges: 0202411440 for Nakuru, 0202423088 for Naivasha, and 0202400203 for Molo.

Since 2013, the county has made significant strides in strengthening its infrastructure. In 2015, the county procured two fire engines then added another in 2019. Furthermore, it attained two more when Nakuru attained city status in 2021.

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Beyond equipment, the county government is drafting a comprehensive policy on disaster management and humanitarian assistance, designed to coordinate and enhance support for disaster-prone citizens.

Every year, the world commemorates the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR), observed globally on October 13.

The day emphasizes preparedness, resilience, and proactive investment in risk reduction.

Disaster Risk Reduction is always important at the county level because it safeguards lives, livelihoods, and local economies, ensuring that development gains are not erased by sudden shocks.

For Nakuru, embedding DRR into governance and community education is not only about responding to emergencies, it is about protecting the dignity and future of its people.

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