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National Child Helpline 116

The National Child Helpline of Kenya provides 24/7 free and confidential support and information by phone, online chat, and...

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Important information

Phone helpline runs 24 hours toll free on Safaricom, Airtel Kenya.

This number can also be used for WhatsApp engagements.

WhatsApp: 0722 116 116 available 07:00 - 18:00 Monday - Sunday.

Web chat available: 07:00 - 18:00 Monday - Sunday.

Availability by contact method

Call

Available 24/7

Text / SMS

Monday
07:00–18:00
Tuesday
07:00–18:00
Wednesday
07:00–18:00
Thursday
07:00–18:00
Friday
07:00–18:00
Saturday
07:00–18:00
Sunday
07:00–18:00

WhatsApp

Monday
07:00–18:00
Tuesday
07:00–18:00
Wednesday
07:00–18:00
Thursday
07:00–18:00
Friday
07:00–18:00
Saturday
07:00–18:00
Sunday
07:00–18:00

Online chat

Monday
07:00–18:00
Tuesday
07:00–18:00
Wednesday
07:00–18:00
Thursday
07:00–18:00
Friday
07:00–18:00
Saturday
07:00–18:00
Sunday
07:00–18:00

Other areas of support

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