Kajiado Reports 13 Maternal Deaths as Kiambu Denies Health Crisis and a New Eye Care Unit is Launched - October 2025

A report from Kajiado County indicates that 13 women have tragically died during childbirth over the past six months, revealing challenges in maternal healthcare. In Kiambu County, the local government has refuted claims by the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) of a health crisis. The Kiambu government asserts that its hospitals are operating normally. Amid these county-level situations, the Kenyan government has launched a new eye care unit at Kisse. This new facility is intended to enhance access to affordable treatment for visual impairment.