The Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) is experiencing severe strain due to an ongoing doctor's strike in Kiambu County, leading to a significant influx of patients from both Kiambu and Nairobi counties. This has pushed several departments, especially maternity, far beyond their normal capacity.

• KNH's acting CEO, Dr. Richard Lesiyampe, reported the maternity department is handling more than double its normal intake, leading to some fatalities.
• Essential services like operating theatres, the blood bank, and diagnostic services are under immense pressure.
• The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Union (KMPDU) alleged 136 infant deaths during the strike, a claim Kiambu County deemed exaggerated.
• Doctors in Kiambu have been on strike since May 26, leading to 697 medical interns being redeployed.