The President said the National Government has allocated KSh4.4 billion for payments for MSMEs supplying goods and services under the programme. “The value for money in this scheme will be undeniable once migration from the National Health Insurance Fund is completed, and the fund is fully operational,” he said. To accelerate the Universal Health Coverage roll-out, the President announced that the Government will release KSh3 billion to pay outstanding payments to hospitals. At the same time, President Ruto announced the Government’s investment of KSh7.4 billion to promote the Blue Economy, which currently contributes KSh20 billion annually to the economy. President Ruto said the Government has distributed 123 fishing boats to local communities to facilitate the transition of fisherfolk to deep-water and Exlusive Economic Zone fishing.

Source: Daily Nation October 20, 2024 16:07 UTC