In 2015, the NHIF board increased the amount allocated to CS births from Sh18,000 to Sh30,000. Mr Geoffrey Mwangi, the NHIF chief executive, said payments for C-section surpassed budgets, underlining how widespread its use has become in Kenya. Mr Geoffrey Mwangi, the NHIF chief executive, said payments for C-section surpassed budgets, underlining how widespread its use has become in Kenya. NORMAL DELIVERYIn 2015, the NHIF board increased the amount allocated to CS births from Sh18,000 to Sh30,000. NHIF data shows that it paid Sh895 million for normal delivery last year, involving 85,900 women compared to the 40,000 that opted for C-section.

Source: Daily Nation January 21, 2018 20:03 UTC