Governor Hassan Joho has waived hospital and mortuary fees in all Mombasa County hospitals on Madaraka Day.
The county boss said the waiver is in line with the unity deal between President Uhuru Kenyatta and Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga.
Mr Joho ordered the county secretary Francis Thoya to implement the order with immediate effect.
“Some people are detained in several county health facilities because they have no money to pay for services. Because this is their county and I am their governor, I have ordered them released with immediate effect. The county will cater for their bills. Let them go home and enjoy their celebrations,” Mr Joho ordered the county secretary Francis Thoya.
The detainees are also set to get fare allowance from the county government.
