Kenya Red Cross denies claims of ferrying MPs during Parliament breach

The Kenya Red Cross Society has denied reports suggesting that it ferried legislators away from Parliament Grounds on Tuesday when Kenyans protesting the Finance Bill breached the National Assembly.

In a statement on X, Kenya Red Cross distanced itself from the allegations, highlighting that its only role in the protests has been rushing injured Kenyans, in need of medical assistance, to hospitals.  

According to the humanitarian agency, its staffers, volunteers and vehicles have been injured and destroyed respectively during the demonstrations.

"Our vehicles have been attacked. Staff and volunteers injured. We have no contact or role in transporting persons other than the injured. The rumours must stop," said Kenya Red Cross.

"It is quite unfair that we are being accused of whisking members of parliament while our staff and volunteers put their lives in danger to provide critical medical care to those in need."

The organization likewise urged the government to provide it with ample security to carry out its mandate to respond to humanitarian emergencies and alleviate human suffering.

"We can't provide life-saving interventions without access and safety for our staff and volunteers. It is crucial that we are granted access to continue our humanitarian efforts without hindrance," it said.