He, however, urged Kenyans to adopt family planning to enable the government to save millions of shillings, which would be used in other development projects.
Stable families
“The government is committed to the success of the free maternity programme but Kenyans need to bring up stable families and children whom they can educate,” said Mr Ruto.
Some hospitals in the country are reportedly still charging fees women admitted to give birth.
Other health facilities have detained some pregnant women who had declined to pay for maternity services.
The Deputy President, who was in the company of Mombasa businessman David Langat, made the remarks when addressing the public during the wedding of Mr Eliud Bett Langat and Ms Juliet Chepchumba.
“I want to give an assurance to women who deliver in public hospitals that they will not pay any fee as the Jubilee government promised,” said Mr Ruto.
He cautioned Kenyans against being divided along tribal lines.
The Deputy President said since the General Election was over they must now focus on development.
Mr Langat said that thousands of women in Kenya would gain from the free maternity programme.
The businessman warned Kenyans against spending the next five years politicking.
-Daily Nation
