Kenya Red Cross Secretary General Dr. Asha Mohammed resigns

The Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) Secretary General Dr. Asha Mohammed has stepped down from the role with immediate effect for personal reasons.

The announcement was made by the society’s Board Chairman Geoffrey Korir, who said that Deputy Secretary General Dr. Ahmed Idris will now take over the role in an acting capacity.

Mr. Korir, in a statement to newsrooms in Friday, noted that Dr. Asha will – over the next few months – be involved in a transition process as she oversees a smooth handover to Dr. Ahmed.

“The Board is confident that Dr. Asha will be able to oversee an effective transition process with the support of the Board, Staff, Volunteers and Partners of the Kenya Red Cross,” he stated.

“Dr. Asha has been the Secretary General since January 2020 and prior to that held the positions of Deputy Secretary General and Director for Health and Social Services at the Kenya Red Cross.”

Mr. Korir further added: “Her role as Secretary General coincided with a very difficult global and local humanitarian context, from responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, to the worst drought the country has experienced in the last several decades.”

He went on to convey the board’s appreciation of the outgoing Secretary General’s service, passion and commitment to the society, saying the Kenya Red Cross fully lived upto its promise of responding to emergencies and supporting communities during her tenure.

“Dr. Asha has been an inspiration to the community of Staff, Volunteers, Partners and Members of the Kenya Red Cross Society, who look forward to her support in the future as a community leader and life member of the Kenya Red Cross,” added Mr. Korir.