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Govt, counties clash as questions are raised over Sh7.2b free maternity funds

Questions have emerged on the accountability of billions of shillings meant to fund the free maternity services in public health facilities.

Governors claim the government owes counties Sh7.2 billion in two years’ arrears, but the Health ministry has disputed the figure, arguing that only Sh1.4 billion was outstanding.

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