The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) will conduct a fire and emergency preparedness drill at its Police Housing Complex in Nairobi’s Industrial Area on Saturday, June 6, 2026, in a planned exercise aimed at strengthening response readiness within its facilities.

In a notice to staff and the public issued via X on Saturday, June 6, 2026, the CBK confirmed that the drill will begin at 9:00 a.m. and will involve coordinated emergency response activities, including the use of fire alarms, emergency vehicles, and the evacuation of staff to designated assembly points outside the premises.

The exercise will be conducted at the CBK Police Housing Complex and is part of routine safety preparedness measures designed to ensure effective response in the event of real emergencies such as fire outbreaks or security incidents.

During the drill, residents and staff in the vicinity are expected to observe heightened activity, including the movement of emergency response teams and audible alarm systems. However, the institution has assured that the exercise is planned to cause minimal disruption to normal operations.

CBK noted that staff members will participate in the simulation by congregating outside the building as part of standard evacuation procedures, allowing emergency teams to assess response times, coordination, and overall preparedness.

“The Central Bank of Kenya will be holding a fire and emergency drill at the CBK Police Housing Complex in the Industrial Area, Nairobi, on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 9:00 a.m.,” CBK stated.

“The drill will involve the use of emergency vehicles, fire alarms, and staff members congregating outside the branch premises. It is expected that there will be minimal disruption during the exercise.”

Fire and emergency drills are a key component of institutional safety protocols and are typically conducted periodically to test the effectiveness of evacuation plans, communication systems, and emergency coordination mechanisms.

The Central Bank emphasised that the drill is strictly a preparedness exercise and urged members of the public not to panic should they witness emergency response activities within or around the facility during the scheduled period.

The exercise comes at a time when organisations across the country are increasingly prioritising workplace safety and disaster preparedness, particularly in high-security and high-occupancy facilities.

CBK said the findings from the drill will be used to improve internal emergency response systems and ensure that staff are well-equipped to handle potential crises efficiently and safely.