Pumwani Maternity Hospital

Maternity hospital established in 1926 in Nairobi, reported two maternal deaths from approximately 16,500 deliveries in 2025.

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November 2026
6 NovCitizen Digital
Pumwani marks 100 years as maternal deaths drop to two By Citizen Reporter November 06, 2026 04:10 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Pumwani Maternity Hospital has recorded a significant imp …
Pumwani marks 100 years as maternal deaths drop to two
September 2026
5 SeptThe Standard
… The strain is also being felt at Pumwani Maternity Hospital, where limited admissions are forcing pregnant women due for delivery to stay at home and only rush to hospital when they become emergencies. …
Nurses strike: Mothers pay the price amid deadly delays in maternity care
August 2026
26 AugCitizen Digital
… On healthcare, Sakaja said Pumwani Maternity Hospital had recorded zero maternal mortality while handling more than 11,000 deliveries in the past year. …
Why street hawking will never end in Nairobi - Sakaja
19 AugThe Standard
… Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja said rehabilitation of Pumwani Maternity Hospital. …
Kenya renews commitment to reduce preventable maternal, newborn deaths
July 2026
29 JulThe Standard
… targeting the delivery of 10,000 affordable housing units through housing and slum upgrading projects across nine informal settlements.The health sector received Sh1.06 billion for the construction, rehabilitation and equipping of facilities, including Pumwani Maternity Hospital …
Inside Sakaja's Sh49 billion budget
28 JulCitizen Digital
… Allocation for the construction, rehabilitation and equipping of health facilities has risen from KSh849 million to KSh1.06 billion, supporting projects at Pumwani Maternity Hospital, Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital and Mutuini Hospital, among other facilities. …
Nairobi County Assembly approves Ksh.49.27B budget to fast-track infrastructure, healthcare and service delive
21 JulThe Standard
… A spot check by The Standard at Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital, Makadara Level Four Hospital and Pumwani Maternity Hospital found health workers on duty and patients receiving treatment, with no visible signs of disruption on the first day of the industrial action. …
Hospitals remain operational despite health workers' strike
June 2026
12 JunThe Standard
… s maternity care, the health centre offers outpatient consultations, laboratory services, pharmacy services, tuberculosis screening and treatment, HIV comprehensive care services and maternal and child health programmes.The launch comes just weeks after Pumwani Maternity Hospital …
New maternity unit brings healthcare closer to families in Gikomba
12 JunCitizen Digital
… The launch comes weeks after Pumwani Maternity Hospital received recognition for its performance in reducing maternal deaths and improving maternal health outcomes. …
Pumwani Majengo Health Centre opens 36-bed maternity wing
4 JunCitizen Digital
Pumwani Maternity recognised for sharp decline in maternal deaths By Benjamin Muriuki June 04, 2026 04:31 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Pumwani Maternity Hospital recognised at State House for its achieve …
Pumwani Maternity recognised for sharp decline in maternal deaths

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Pumwani Maternity Hospital marks centenary with two maternal deaths in 2025

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Pumwani Maternity Hospital, established in 1926, reported two maternal deaths out of approximately 16,500 deliveries in 2025, both involving mothers referred late to the facility. As it approaches its 100-year anniversary, the hospital has invested in emergency maternity services, newborn care, and infrastructure including two fully operational maternity theatres running around the clock.

6 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Yesterday

Pumwani Maternity Hospital marks centenary with two maternal deaths in 2025
Pumwani Maternity Hospital, established in 1926, reported two maternal deaths out of approximately 16,500 deliveries in 2025, both involving mothers referred late to the facility. As it approaches its 100-year anniversary, the hospital has invested in emergency maternity services, newborn care, and infrastructure including two fully operational maternity theatres running around the clock.
6 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 5 September

Nurses strike causes delays, complications in maternity care
As a nurses' strike continues across Kenya, pregnant women face delays in admission and care, forcing some to wait longer, seek alternative facilities, or return to hospitals only when labour has advanced and complications have developed.
5 September 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 26 August

Nairobi governor says street hawking cannot be fully eliminated
Governor Johnson Sakaja stated that street hawking in Nairobi cannot be completely eliminated because it provides livelihood for many people, and the county government is instead focusing on managing the trade through designated spaces and operating hours while reducing congestion and conflicts between hawkers and authorities.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 19 August

Kenya launches plan to reduce maternal and newborn deaths
The Government has renewed its commitment to reducing preventable maternal and newborn deaths through increased investment, stronger health systems, and collaboration between national and county governments. First Lady Rachel Ruto welcomed the launch of the EveryWoman EveryNewborn Everywhere (EWENE) Acceleration Plan 2026 to 2028, which aims to expand maternal healthcare coverage and improve outcomes.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 29 July

Nairobi County approves Sh49 billion budget for 2026/27
Governor Sakaja's Sh49.27 billion budget for Nairobi County was approved by the County Assembly for the 2026/27 financial year, representing an increase of nearly Sh4 billion from the previous year. The budget prioritizes health, education, infrastructure, and environmental management, with major allocations for road construction, sub-county offices, and health facilities.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 28 July

Nairobi County Assembly approves 49.27B shilling budget
The Nairobi County Assembly has approved Governor Johnson Sakaja's KSh49.27 billion budget for the 2026/2027 financial year, a KSh4.67 billion increase from the previous year, prioritising infrastructure, healthcare, education, and service delivery.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 21 July

Public hospitals operate normally as health workers strike begins
Public hospitals in Nairobi and other parts of the country continued to operate on Tuesday despite the start of a nationwide health workers' strike, with patients reporting little or no service disruption. The strike was announced by the Health Union Caucus, citing county governments' failure to address healthcare workers' grievances.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 12 June

Nairobi opens 36-bed maternity unit at Pumwani Majengo Health Centre
Nairobi County has opened a fully operational 36-bed maternity wing at Pumwani Majengo Health Centre to bring essential maternity care closer to residents of Majengo, Gikomba and surrounding areas. The facility, accredited by the Social Health Authority, aims to reduce strain on referral hospitals while improving access to safe and affordable maternal healthcare.
12 June 2026 · The Standard →
Pumwani Majengo Health Centre opens 36-bed maternity wing
Pumwani Majengo Health Centre has opened a 36-bed maternity wing offering delivery, antenatal, and postnatal care services to residents of Gikomba, Majengo and surrounding areas. The SHA-accredited facility has already begun receiving mothers and newborns and also provides outpatient consultations, laboratory testing, pharmacy services, tuberculosis screening and treatment, and HIV/AIDS comprehensive care.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 4 June

Pumwani Maternity records sharp decline in maternal deaths
Pumwani Maternity Hospital reported two maternal deaths from 11,515 deliveries in 2025, down from eight deaths in 2024, and was recognised at State House for reducing maternal mortality. The facility handled 841 obstetric complications in 2025 and has maintained the improvement in 2026 with one maternal death from 3,303 deliveries so far.
4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →