Met Kenya Red Cross Society officials led by Secretary-General Ahmed Idris at State House Nairobi. The Red Cross plays a pivotal role in providing humanitarian assistance and other social inclusion services. With a large national network of more than 200,000 volunteers, it has been the saving grace at times of emergency. In the efforts to continue improving the provision of quality universal healthcare, the Red Cross will be a key partner as we roll out the National Ambulance Dispatch Centre that will ensure timely emergency response and access to healthcare for all. Noted Kenya Red Cross' determination to establish a long-term endowment fund to secure sustainable financing for the crucial role of responding to citizens in distress nationally.(William Samoei Ruto, PhD)