Linda Mama was expanded into Linda Jamii, Ruto says
President William Ruto has dismissed claims that his administration scrapped the Linda Mama programme...
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President William Ruto announced that the Linda Mama program has been expanded and renamed Linda Jamii, offering broader healthcare services under the Social Health Authority (SHA).
- The revamped program now covers expectant mothers, newborns, and their families from pregnancy through postnatal care.
- Key stakeholders include President William Ruto and the newly established Social Health Authority (SHA).
- Government funding for maternity services has been increased threefold, from Sh4,000 to Sh12,000, to improve the quality of care.
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President William Ruto has announced initiatives to boost employment and empower artisans and mechanics in Nairobi County as part of the government's economic transformation agenda. This includes the NextGen.KE program connecting 30,000 young Kenyans with private-sector internships and skills training. Ruto also announced an initiative to formally certify 40,000 skilled young Kenyans who lack formal academic qualifications, recognizing skills acquired through prior learning and work experience. Separately, Ruto announced that the Linda Mama program has been expanded and renamed Linda Jamii, offering broader healthcare services under the Social Health Authority.
