M-PESA Foundation Breaks Ground for KES 45 Million Maternity Wing at Kianjakoma Health Centre in Embu

New facility set to boost maternal healthcare services and reduce maternal and infant mortality rates in the region

In a significant step towards improving maternal healthcare in Embu County, the M-Pesa Foundation commenced the construction of a maternity wing at Kianjakoma Health Centre.

The KES 45 million project aims to reduce maternal and infant mortality rates by addressing the growing demand for quality maternal and child health services in the region.

The hospital, which is 20 kilometres away from Embu Town, was stretched by the growing demand for maternal and child health services in the area.

The maternity wing will be equipped with an antenatal and postnatal unit, new born unit (NBU), 25 beds, an operating theatre and a 2-bed delivery room to boost maternal services delivery at the facility.

Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony, Joseph Ogutu, Chairman of the Safaricom Foundation, stressed the organization’s dedication to expanding healthcare access through strategic collaborations.

“We invest in health through various programs which address critical needs in our communities. Among these needs is maternal and child health. We partner with County governments in all 47 counties to ensure that the required infrastructure and equipment is in place to enable quality, affordable and accessible services,” said Joseph Ogutu, Chairman, Safaricom Foundation.

The new maternity wing will play a pivotal role in enhancing maternal healthcare services and providing a safe and comfortable environment for childbirth and postnatal care, while addressing the increasing demand for quality maternity services in the region.

M-Pesa Foundation has invested over KES 400 million in education, health, and economic empowerment initiatives in Embu County, since 2003 positively impacting more than 224,000 people.

M-Pesa Foundation has invested over KES 400 million on health, education, and economic empowerment initiatives in Embu County, since 2003, touching over 224,000 lives.

During September 2024, the Foundation launched its comprehensive TVET Scholarship Program at the University of Embu, targeting 1,300 students, further reinforcing its position in transforming lives in the region.

This new initiative underscores the Foundation’s approach to improving maternal health indicators through modification of structures and continuous engagement with county governments.