St John Association of Kenya

Who we are

St John Kenya is a charitable organization established by Cap 259 of the Laws of Kenya.  The organization is humanitarian, non-political and non-profit making.  It is run by a National Council comprising credible persons drawn from the private sector, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and the Government.

St John Kenya was formed in 1928.

Our Vision: A leading organisation of volunteers with the capacity to provide First Aid skills, prevention of human suffering and promotion of health in a first aid literate society.

Our Mission: To provide First Aid, care and emergency services to all humanity irrespective of their colour, class or creed and to create and enhance the capacity of the society to care for its health needs.

Kenya at a Glance

The Republic of Kenya lies in East Africa. It is bordered by Ethiopia to the north, Somalia to the northeast, Tanzania to the south, Uganda to the west, and Sudan to the northwest, with the Indian Ocean running along the southeast border.

Since independence in 1963, Kenya has maintained remarkable stability despite changes in its political system and crises in neighbouring countries. Since the re-emergence of multiparty democracy, Kenyans have enjoyed an increased degree of freedom.

Kenya is a diverse country, with many different cultures represented. While much of Kenya’s economy is dependent on agriculture and agricultural products, there are also significant populations of nomadic peoples.  Tourism represents a significant income earner for the country.

Nairobi, Kenya’s capital city is the primary communication and financial hub of East Africa. It enjoys some of the region's best transportation linkages and communications infrastructure.

What we do

Emergency Care and Ambulance Services:  St John Kenya has a well managed fleet of ambulances fitted with state of the art rescue equipment.  The personnel who provide the services are trained as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs).  An ambulance is always on hand to provide assistance in the case of sickness or hospital transfers at a reasonable price. 

St John ambulances are frequently called to emergencies including road traffic accidents, fires etc. All assistance provided in emergency settings is free of charge.

We currently have 9 ambulances of which 6 are in Nairobi, 1 in Mombasa, 1 in Kisumu and 1 in Nakuru.

St John Kenya runs an ambulance contract scheme which provides services to companies and businesses on a 24 hour basis. Members of this scheme enjoy the following benefits:

  • Company staff (and their families) are entitled to ambulance services
  • One staff member from the company will be trained in First Aid free of charge and will receive updates on emergency aid
  • St John will regularly assess the first aid boxes of the company and will refill these as required
  • Staff members can telephone St John for advice on how to manage minor injuries at home

First Aid Training:  St John Kenya offers a wide range of first aid courses designed to meet many different circumstances. 

  • First Aid at Work (FAW) – 30 hours equivalent to 5 full days
  • First Aid at Work Refresher/Re-qualification – 2 full days training with an assessment on day 3
  • Emergency Aid at Work – 8 hours or 1 full day
  • First Aid Awareness Talk and Demonstration – 2 hours
  • International Life Saver Course (LIFAC) – 3 days
  • First Aid on the Road – 7 hours or 1 full day
  • Life Saver for Babies and Children

Full information on all these courses can be found at the St John Kenya website www.stjohnkenya.org

HIV and AIDS and Community Health:  St John Kenya has an active and varied programme to address the issues which are raised by HIV and AIDS within the community.  Included in our activities are:

  • Training in the prevention and management of HIV and AIDS
  • Establishment and management of Voluntary Counselling and Testing (VCT) centres
  • Training Peer Educators
  • Training in Home Based Care with services at the grass roots level
  • Training parents in guidance and counselling for children and youth
  • Community health education
  • Medical camps

Accident Rescue Centres:  We have 9 Accident Black Spot Rescue Centres along main roads throughout the country.  Trained volunteers who live near these centres can be quickly on hand to assist in the case of minor or serious road accidents.

Links

St John Kenya has established links with the St John sister organisation in Germany, the Johanniter.  JOIN International recently donated an ambulance to St John Kenya.