Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi has announced that Kiambu Level 4 Hospital recorded no maternal deaths between January and July 2025, a significant achievement for the county’s health sector. He credited his administration’s efforts to improve health services since taking office in 2022, which has led to a reduction in preventable deaths.
Wamatangi highlighted the county’s enhanced emergency services, including 19 fully equipped ambulances and a dedicated maternity ambulance. He added that previously leased ambulances, costing taxpayers Sh30 million annually, have been replaced, allowing for better health infrastructure investments.
However, his remarks come amid a dispute over neonatal deaths, with the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) alleging 136 newborn deaths between May and August. The union blamed staff shortages and a lack of medical resources. Kiambu health officials, including County Health Officer Patrick Nyagah, have disputed these claims, calling the figures exaggerated.
Council of Governors chairperson Ahmed Abdullahi also supported Wamatangi, stating that the county’s health system remains operational and the reported deaths have not been independently verified.
Wamatangi highlighted the county’s enhanced emergency services, including 19 fully equipped ambulances and a dedicated maternity ambulance. He added that previously leased ambulances, costing taxpayers Sh30 million annually, have been replaced, allowing for better health infrastructure investments.
However, his remarks come amid a dispute over neonatal deaths, with the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) alleging 136 newborn deaths between May and August. The union blamed staff shortages and a lack of medical resources. Kiambu health officials, including County Health Officer Patrick Nyagah, have disputed these claims, calling the figures exaggerated.
Council of Governors chairperson Ahmed Abdullahi also supported Wamatangi, stating that the county’s health system remains operational and the reported deaths have not been independently verified.
