[Courtesy]Coffin makers and hearse operators near hospitals in Trans Nzoia County have two weeks to relocate, Governor Patrick Khaemba had directed. He termed the sale of coffins and provision of hearse services close to health facilities as 'scary' to patients and against African traditions. Khaemba said that the presence of coffins and hearses near hospitals present a 'hostile environment' to patients. There is no need to market them near hospitals," said Khaemba. Stanely Kayor defended the sale of coffins and availing hearse services near hospitals, saying it reduces the costs incurred by bereaved families.

Source: Standard Digital July 18, 2021 09:11 UTC