Nakuru, Kakamega, Nairobi top list of counties with the highest maternal deaths In August 2026, Kenya lost 147 mothers and babies combined. Health 19 min ago

Data from the Ministry of Health shows August recorded a rise in the number of newborn deaths in public health facilities across the country.

What you need to know: Ministry data shows August recorded a rise in the number of newborn deaths in public health facilities.

Kenya has lost 868 babies aged zero to 28 days since the start of the year with 74 deaths in August 2026.