• It is mostly known for its contribution in the health sector, with St. John Ambulance and John Eye Hospital Group.
• President Uhuru congratulated the order St. John for helping strengthen the resilience of Kenya's disaster management.
President Uhuru Kenyatta on Thursday attended a ceremony to honor St. John's personnel at the All Saints Cathedral in Nairobi.
The ceremony, the Investiture Ceremony for the Priory of Kenya of the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem, was conducted by Prior Paul Ndung'u.
The order of St. John was chartered by Queen Elizabeth in 1888.
It is mostly known for its contribution in the health sector, with St. John Ambulance and John Eye Hospital Group.
Speaking during the ceremony, President Uhuru congratulated the order St.John for helping strengthen the resilience of Kenya's disaster management.
President Kenyatta has further given directives to strengthen the relations between the State and The Order of St. Johns.
The event was attended by the former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka, Health CS Mutahi Kagwe and Health CAS Mercy Mwangangi.
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