Maternity

The Margaret Kenyatta Maternity and Child Hospital in Nakuru faces severe overcrowding, with up to four mothers and their children sharing a single bed. Located within the Nakuru Level Five Referral Hospital, the facility exceeds its 250-patient capacity. Health officials confirm the issue stems from high demand from Nakuru and neighboring counties.

Kamis, 06 November 2025 Dilaporkan oleh AI

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has denied claims that over 100 women were detained at Mama Lucy Hospital due to unpaid maternity bills. He clarified the situation during an appearance before the Senate Health Committee on November 6, 2025. The statement follows former Governor Mike Sonko's payment of bills for 110 mothers at the facility.