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The government of Kenya commits to increase the portion of the national budget for family planning services, specifically through a budget line allocated to the family planning. It is noted that contraceptives are not included in the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) funded free maternity programme, for example. Inclusion of contraceptives in the existing health insurance schemes will increase access to FP for insured individuals, bolstering equitable access to Family Planning. The government will ensure post-partum family planning services are included as part of its Free Maternity policy (Linda Mama programme) which the Government invest 3 billion Ksh annually to ensure mothers access free care at the point of delivery