President William Ruto has announced a Ksh500 million funding package to support St John Ambulance Kenya in building a modern national headquarters.

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President Ruto made this announcement while presiding over the 95th St. John Ambulance Annual Parade and Inspection at State House on June 21 to signify a new beginning for the ambulance organization.

Of the Ksh500 million, parliament will contribute Ksh300 million toward the construction, following an agreement brokered between St John Ambulance Kenya and the Speaker of Parliament.

“I have also engaged the Speaker of Parliament, and between St. John's Ambulance Kenya and Parliament, you have agreed that you will surrender the small building you have near Parliament, and Parliament is going to give Ksh300 million shillings for you to be able to build your new headquarters,” stated President Ruto.

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As part of the deal, the organisation will surrender a small building it currently occupies as its headquarters near Parliament to pave the way for the new project.

President Ruto also committed a further Ksh200 million on top of Parliament's contribution, bringing the total commitment to Ksh500 million.

The new headquarters will be built on a one-acre plot in Abahir, land the government has already allocated to the organisation.

“The Government of Kenya will equally support St. John's Ambulance Kenya, so that the building in Upper Hill, one-acre land you will use the money that Parliament is going to give you, but we will also add, as the Government of Kenya, an additional Ksh200 million to make sure that you have a modern building,” added President Ruto.

Ruto confirmed that the title deed for the Upper Hill land is ready for collection from the Ministry of Lands, effective the following day.

The President further directed the National Treasury and all relevant government agencies to ensure construction drawings are approved without delay so work can begin immediately.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke