The government has availed Kshs 1 billion in support of three cancer treatment facilities across Kenya to help tackle the disease which is the third leading cause of deaths and second among non-communicable diseases in the country. Speaking at Narok during the 56th Madaraka Day fete, President Uhuru Kenyatta said the funds have been availed through the Sports, Arts, and Social Development Fund.
He said when the Big Four Agenda was conceptualized, he ha din mind those Kenyans who struggle everyday to avail basic necessities to their families and it could be seen that most families were one major illness away from poverty. “Diverting every penny from one’s earnings to pay for medical care was forcing families into poverty,” he said, adding that the state is working towards the realization of universal health coverage.