BEYOND DEFENCE: KDF MOBILISES SPECIALISED RESCUE TEAMS TO SAVE LIVES IN EASTLEIGH
Originally published by Ministry of Defence – Kenya — Read the original article →
Saving lives in times of crisis is a critical dimension of national service. Beyond safeguarding Kenya’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) remains committed to supporting civil authorities in humanitarian emergencies and disaster response, bringing specialised capabilities, operational expertise and rapid response capacity to communities in distress.
This commitment is evident in the ongoing multi-agency search and rescue operation following the collapse of a building along 9th Street in Eastleigh, Nairobi, where KDF personnel have joined emergency responders in a coordinated effort to locate survivors and save lives.
The KDF deployed specialised Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) teams, a Rapid Response Unit (RRU) from the Kenya Air Force and canine units, supported by specialised vehicles and equipment to facilitate search operations, debris clearance and access to areas affected by the collapse.
