04/05/2026
The State Department for Special Programmes led by PS Ismail Maalim Madey, CBS participated in strategic engagements in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia alongside the Kenya Red Cross Society, aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in humanitarian response and resilience building.
The discussions brought together key institutions, including the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief), the Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA), and the World Assembly of Muslim Youth (WAMY), and focused on enhancing collaboration in disaster preparedness and response, relief coordination, youth empowerment, education and community resilience.
The engagements explored practical partnerships to strengthen early warning systems, improve response mechanisms and expand opportunities for youth capacity development.
These efforts align with the Department’s mandate in coordinating national drought and disaster response, while also supporting the Government’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda through inclusive growth, social protection and sustainable livelihoods.
The delegation also paid a courtesy call on H.E. Joseph Masila, who briefed them on ongoing efforts to deepen bilateral relations and support Kenyans in the Kingdom.
