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St John Ambulance

Also known as: St. John Ambulance · St John Ambulance Kenya · St. John Ambulance Kenya · Saint John Ambulance · Saint John Ambulance Kenya

St John Ambulance — emergency medical services organization that received government support including land, construction funding, ambulances, and annual budget allocation in June 2026.

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  1. June 2026
  2. Capital News

    In his remarks during the 95th St John Ambulance Annual Parade and Inspection, the President stressed that emergencies and crises are often the result of individual choices that escalate into dangerous situations.

    Ruto urges youth to make responsible choices ahead of Gen Z Protest Anniversary
  3. Citizen Digital

    President Ruto unveils Ksh.600M package for St. John Ambulance, hands over Upper Hill land By Emmanuel Too June 21, 2026 12:14 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize President William Ruto has an

    President Ruto unveils Ksh.600M package for St. John Ambulance, hands over Upper Hill land
Society

Starehe Boys cycle 1,100 km to raise school fees for peers

The News

Thirteen students from Starehe Boys Centre are cycling 1,100 kilometres from Nairobi to Mombasa to raise Sh10 million for the school's education fund, helping provide opportunities for needy students. The Dr Geoffrey Griffin Memorial Charity Bikeathon is designed to teach riders character lessons including resilience, preparation, and discipline.

12 August 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Starehe Boys cycle 1,100 km to raise school fees for peers

    Thirteen students from Starehe Boys Centre are cycling 1,100 kilometres from Nairobi to Mombasa to raise Sh10 million for the school's education fund, helping provide opportunities for needy students. The Dr Geoffrey Griffin Memorial Charity Bikeathon is designed to teach riders character lessons including resilience, preparation, and discipline.

    12 August 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Government launches 922 emergency ambulance dispatch system

    President Ruto has launched the National Ambulance Dispatch Centre, a digital command centre at the Social Health Authority that links more than 600 accredited public and private ambulances into a single nationwide emergency response system accessible by dialling 922. The platform is designed to improve coordination of emergency medical services and disaster response across all 47 counties, with trained medical dispatchers using GPS technology to identify the nearest available ambulance.

    5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 23 July

  1. NTSA launches road safety campaign as August school holiday begins

    The National Transport and Safety Authority has launched Operation Watoto Wafike Salama, a nationwide road safety campaign in collaboration with the National Police Service and other agencies, to reduce road crashes during the school holiday travel period when thousands of learners are expected to travel.

    23 July 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Cabinet approved Capitol Hill Police station de-gazettement in 2018

    Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi told the Senate that the de-gazettement of Capitol Hill Police station in Upper Hill, Nairobi, was approved by Cabinet in 2018. The five-acre parcel has been allocated as follows: two acres to the African Trade and Investment Development Insurance for its headquarters, two acres for the Financial Sector Regulators headquarters, and one acre to St. John Ambulance.

    23 June 2026 · The Standard

Monday 22 June

  1. Ruto's campaign deadlines fail to deliver in six months

    President William Ruto, who took office on September 13, 2022, positioned himself as a decisive leader who would not keep Kenyans waiting. The article examines how his deadlines have failed to match delivery in his first six months, amid challenges of soaring cost of living, drought, and a weary citizenry.

    22 June 2026 · The Standard

  2. Ruto's campaign promises on cost of living remain unfulfilled

    President William Ruto took office in September 2022 positioning himself as a decisive leader who would quickly address Kenya's soaring cost of living, devastating drought, and weary citizenry. The Standard suggests his campaign promises have not been delivered as pledged.

    22 June 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 21 June

  1. Kenya to launch National Ambulance Dispatch Centre next month

    President Ruto announced that Kenya will launch its first National Ambulance Dispatch Centre next month, making it the second African country with a nationally coordinated ambulance dispatch system. The centre will coordinate ambulance services through a digital platform integrated into national health infrastructure and is expected to handle 100,000 emergency evacuations annually.

    21 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Ruto commends St John's 62,000 volunteers as invaluable national asset

    President William Ruto praised St John's 62,000 volunteers, cadets and officers as an invaluable national asset, pledging government support including KSh200 million for a modern headquarters, land in Nairobi, and 15 ambulances for the organisation.

    21 June 2026 · Capital News

  3. Ruto urges youth to pursue rights lawfully, uphold peace

    President William Ruto told Kenyan youth to agitate for their rights through lawful means rather than violence, saying freedom and responsibility are inseparable and that character is shaped by daily choices.

    21 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. Ruto warns youth of consequences as Gen Z protests anniversary nears

    President William Ruto has urged young people to make responsible choices ahead of planned demonstrations marking the second anniversary of Gen Z-led anti-Finance Bill protests. Families of young Kenyans killed during the 2024 protests announced plans for a nationwide remembrance march on June 25, dubbed "We Will Never Forget," to honour those who died and renew calls for justice and accountability.

    21 June 2026 · Capital News

  5. Ruto urges youth toward responsible choices before Gen Z protest anniversary

    President William Ruto has cautioned young people ahead of planned demonstrations marking the second anniversary of Gen Z-led anti-Finance Bill protests, emphasizing that emergencies often result from individual choices. Families of those killed during the 2024 protests have announced plans for a nationwide remembrance march on June 25, dubbed "We Will Never Forget," to honour those who died and renew calls for justice and accountability.

    21 June 2026 · Capital News

  6. President Ruto announces Ksh.600M support package for St John Ambulance

    President Ruto has announced a Ksh.600 million support package for St John Ambulance Kenya, including a one-acre parcel of land in Upper Hill, Ksh.500 million in construction funding, 15 new ambulances, and an annual budgetary allocation of Ksh.100 million beginning the next financial year.

    21 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

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