Governor Lusaka Press Unit
Bungoma Governor Kenneth Makelo Lusaka has lauded the Kenya Red Cross Society for six decades of humanitarian service, describing the organisation as a “beacon of hope” for millions of Kenyans.
Speaking during the Kenya Red Cross @60 celebrations, Lusaka, who also serves as the Patron of the Bungoma Branch, praised the agency’s enduring commitment to saving lives and alleviating suffering in the most challenging circumstances.
“For sixty years, the Red Cross has been at the frontline, responding to floods, landslides, droughts, and health emergencies. They are always among the first to arrive and the last to leave,” the governor noted.
Lusaka highlighted the organisation’s footprint in Bungoma County, citing blood donation drives, youth empowerment initiatives, community health outreach, and emergency response efforts. He singled out volunteers as the “heartbeat of the Red Cross,” commending their sacrifices and devotion to humanity.
“Kenya salutes you. Bungoma celebrates you,” he said, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to strengthening partnerships with the humanitarian body. He pledged continued collaboration in disaster preparedness, climate resilience, and public health initiatives through joint planning and resource support.
Looking ahead, Lusaka urged stakeholders to prepare for emerging global challenges such as pandemics, climate change, and conflicts, calling for renewed solidarity and empowerment of young people in humanitarian work.
“Let this milestone remind us that even in a world full of challenges, the spirit of humanity still burns bright,” he said.
The Kenya Red Cross Society, established in 1965, is marking its 60th anniversary with nationwide celebrations, recognizing decades of volunteer-driven service guided by the principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality.
