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The Uasin Gishu County Assembly has approved purchase of six hearses to carter for the six sub county hospitals.

Two of the hearses will be bought in the 2016/2017 financial year while the rest will be acquired in the next financial year.

Jeremiah Sang, Kamagut MCA, said the vehicles will come in handy for the poor who cannot afford to hire hearses.

The County Executive is expected to come up with a budget will be presented to the assembly for approval.