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NHIF working miracles for aging Kenyans

Richard Tombo, 85 and his wife Caren Ajwang' aged 80 who are beneficiaries of NHIF at their home in Kendubay, Homabay County. [Denish Ochieng/ Standard]

Every morning, 85-year-old Richard Tombo and his wife Karen Ajwang', 80, crawl out of their bed to ensure a small rectangular card is safe in their bedroom drawer.

They cannot afford to lose their National Hospital Insurance Fund card.

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