President William Ruto has urged Kenyan youth to reject criminal activities and highlighted the critical role of parental guidance in preventing destructive behaviour.

• President Ruto warned that involvement in violence and destruction during protests or school unrest carries life-long consequences.
• The remarks were made during the 95th Annual Parade and Inspection of the St John's Ambulance-Kenya at State House.
• He emphasized that freedom must be coupled with responsibility, making a specific appeal to fathers to provide spiritual and moral leadership to their families.

President William Ruto has lauded St John Ambulance Kenya's 62,000 volunteers and officers as an "invaluable national asset" for their life-saving work, pledging significant government support for the organization.

• The government has allocated St John land in Nairobi and KSh200 million towards a modern headquarters.
• President Ruto also instructed the Ministry of Health to purchase 15 ambulances for St John Ambulance Kenya and register them under the Social Health Authority (SHA).
• Legislation will be reviewed to provide St John Ambulance Kenya with an annual budget of KSh100 million, emphasizing the government's commitment to universal healthcare.