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UN agencies give Sh80m to support children's health, education

Assistant Director Children’s Services, Peter Ombasa. [Wainaina Ndung'u, Standard]

At least Sh80 million has been pumped into the piloting of the Universal Child Benefit (UCB) programme which is aimed at improving the health, nutrition and education of Kenyan children.

The twelve-month piloting programme, which is being implemented by the State Department for Social Protection in collaboration with UNICEF, World Food Programme and Save the Children, benefits children aged three years and below.

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