Why Nairobi is Losing More Mothers at Childbirth Than Any Other County

The deaths of mothers often shift caregiving responsibilities to extended family members, who struggle emotionally and financially...

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Nairobi County recorded the highest number of maternal deaths linked to postpartum haemorrhage between January 2024 and October 2025, with at least 98 mothers dying. This highlights persistent gaps in maternal healthcare across Kenya, with over 1,500 maternal deaths reported in 25 of Kenya’s 47 counties during the period.

Nairobi County led with 98 deaths, followed by Nakuru with 97 and Garissa with 84.
President of the World Federation of Maternal and Newborn Health Professor Anne Kihara emphasized the critical need for timely medical intervention and hospital births.
Deaths are largely attributed to a shortage of skilled healthcare workers, delayed referrals, and home deliveries without trained attendants.

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