Every day in Kenya, 13 people lose their lives in road crashes, according to the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA). Many of these deaths occur not from the crash impact, but from uncontrolled bleeding – within minutes – before professional help arrives. In response, a fast-growing movement is turning ordinary Kenyans into first responders: STOP THE BLEED® Kenya, led by The QuickFix Learning Hub.
In just 12 weeks, this initiative has trained 876 people across five counties, equipping teachers, boda boda riders, caregivers, students, security staff, and informal workers with hands-on, trauma-informed bleeding control skills. The results are transformative: people are no longer just bystanders – they’re prepared, confident, and able to act in the crucial minutes before medical help arrives.
“Our goal is simple but urgent: no one should die just because the person next to them didn’t know what to do,” says William Kimanzi, Founder of The QuickFix Learning Hub and National Coordinator of STOP THE BLEED® Kenya.
Community-Based. Accessible. Impact-Driven.
STOP THE BLEED® Kenya is designed for impact at the last mile. The training model is:
- Short and practical, fitting into community routines
- Language-accessible, including Swahili and Sheng delivery
- Culturally relevant, using local examples and peer trainers
- Targeted, reaching those most likely to witness trauma – boda boda riders, teachers, and youth leaders
Sessions focus on recognizing life-threatening bleeding, applying direct pressure or makeshift tourniquets, and taking safe, confident action to keep victims alive until help arrives. Many trainees have already reported using their skills to save lives in real emergencies.
A Digital-Ready Future: Seeking Tech Partners
While STOP THE BLEED® Kenya remains deeply rooted in on-the-ground engagement, the team recognizes the opportunity for technology to exponentially scale impact.
“We have not yet integrated AI or mobile learning tools into our delivery model – but we are actively seeking individuals and organizations to help us do so,” Kimanzi emphasizes.
Their roadmap includes:
- AI-powered microlearning and refresher quizzes for trained individuals
- Mobile dashboards to track training coverage and incident response
- Voice and WhatsApp-based learning for low-literacy or offline users
- Community mapping tools to locate high-risk zones and prioritize training
If you’re a health tech innovator, digital educator, or AI solutions provider – STOP THE BLEED® Kenya is ready to partner and co-design what scalable, African-led emergency education should look like.
Call for Collaborators: Let’s Scale Lifesaving Together
With just five months left to reach their 2025 goal of training 2,025 Kenyans across all 47 counties, the initiative is 43% complete and rapidly expanding. To sustain momentum, STOP THE BLEED® Kenya is calling on:
- Hospitals, medics, and trauma specialists to advise and train trainers
- Logistics and CSR teams to sponsor community events
- Designers, communicators, and translators to localize content
- Tech and AI innovators to bring in scalable, digital-first training tools
- Funders and allies to help bridge the human and material resource gaps
“We’re not building a project. We’re building a national emergency response culture – from the ground up,” says Kimanzi.
Join Us
To partner, contribute, or invite STOP THE BLEED® Kenya to your school, workplace, or community:
🌐 Visit: https://stopthebleed.co.ke
📩 Email: impact@stopthebleed.co.ke
About STOP THE BLEED® Kenya
The STOP THE BLEED® Kenya Initiative is a citizen-focused, community-first emergency response program hosted by The QuickFix Learning Hub. We train everyday Kenyans to stop life-threatening bleeding and save lives before help arrives. Our work aligns with Kenya’s public health goals and the UN’s call for stronger community resilience under the Sustainable Development Goals.
🔗 https://stopthebleed.co.ke 📬 impact@stopthebleed.co.ke
Discover more about QuickFix Learning Hub:
The QuickFix Learning Hub is a Kenyan social enterprise committed to democratizing life – saving knowledge through accessible, context -driven first aid training.
As the host of the STOP THE BLEED® Kenya Initiative, we focus on equipping vulnerable and underserved communities — especially those impacted by road crashes — with the skills and confidence to save lives before professional help arrives. Our programs are trauma-informed, hands-on, and data-driven, aligning with Kenya’s public health priorities and global Sustainable Development Goals. Since launch, we have trained hundreds and continue to scale through strategic partnerships, digital innovation, and community-based delivery.
