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Strain between National and County governments threatens health reforms

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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua with the Council of Governors at his official Karen residence. [DPSC, Standard]

Implementation of the health agenda by the Kenya Kwanza administration lies in the balance after county governments distance themselves from the ongoing health reforms.

A row between the two arms of government was sparked over the weekend after governors skipped the official launch of stipend payments to Community Health Promoters (CHPs).

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