Ruto pledges land, Sh200m for St John's Ambulance

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President William Ruto inspects the 95th St John's Ambulance Annual Parade at State House on June 21, 2026. [PCS]

President William Ruto has announced a major government support package for St John’s Ambulance Kenya following its outstanding services to humanity.

These include the donation of one acre of land in Upper Hill for its new headquarters, Sh200 million for modernization, and a Sh300 million arrangement for Parliament to acquire the organisation’s current Bunge Towers property.

Speaking during the celebration of the 95th St John's Ambulance Annual Parade and Inspection at State House, the President said the government will deepen cooperation with St John’s Ambulance to strengthen emergency response systems, expand ambulance coverage, and improve coordination of life-saving services across the country.