[PHOTOS]: Governor Wamatangi initiates insurance scheme

It will benefit more than 30,000 households.

In Summary

• The programme aims to benefit more than 30,000 households

• The registration is expected to cover residents from poor families as part of Wamatangi's manifestos during his campaigns.

Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi during the launch of Universal Health Care and mass NHIF registration in Kiambu county.
Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi during the launch of Universal Health Care and mass NHIF registration in Kiambu county.
Image: AMOS NJAU

Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi initiated the mass registration exercise for the beneficiaries of the county government medical insurance scheme in partnership with NHIF.

The programme aims to benefit more than 30,000 households who will be getting medical services for free in the county public hospitals.

Governor Kimani Wamatangi with residents during the launch in Kiambu county.
Governor Kimani Wamatangi with residents during the launch in Kiambu county.
Image: AMOS NJAU

The event was held at Kiambu county headquarters on Friday.

Government officials from the Ministry of Health and local leaders were present.

The registration is expected to cover residents from poor families as part of Wamatangi's manifestos during his campaigns.

Governor Kimani Wamatangi during the launch in Kiambu county on Friday
Governor Kimani Wamatangi during the launch in Kiambu county on Friday
Image: AMOS NJAU
Ambulances at the launch of universal health care and mass NHIF registration in Kiambu County
Ambulances at the launch of universal health care and mass NHIF registration in Kiambu County
Image: AMOS NJAU
Ambulances at the launch of universal health care and mass NHIF registration in Kiambu County
Ambulances at the launch of universal health care and mass NHIF registration in Kiambu County
Image: AMOS NJAU
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