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Govt launches new maternity unit for Kajiado residents
25th October, 2025 08:24 AM
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has launched a new theatre operating health facility unit in Kajiado County in a bid to strengthen maternal healthcare in the Kitengela region.
In a statement on the Ministry of Health’s official X account on Friday, October 24, 2025, the Ministry confirmed how the support by the National Equipment Support Programme has been pivotal in the launch.
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Likewise, the Ministry of Health has announced that Kitengela Sub-County Hospital in Kajiado is among the beneficiaries of the National Equipment Support Programme.
“The establishment of the National Equipment Support Programme (NESP) has continued to transform health facilities across the country, with Kitengela Sub-County Hospital in Kajiado now among its latest beneficiaries,” MOH said.
According to the Ministry of Health, the newly launched and fully equipped operating theatre is on set, giving expectant mothers access to safer, faster, and more dignified delivery services.
On the other hand, the facility, which was commissioned by the County Executive Committee Member for Health, Alex Kilowua, represents a joint investment between the national and county governments to modernise health infrastructure and enhance emergency response capacity.
“A newly launched, fully equipped operating theatre is giving expectant mothers access to safer, faster, and more dignified delivery services. Commissioned by County Executive Committee Member for Health, Mr. Alex Kilowua, the theatre represents a joint investment between the national and county governments to modernise health infrastructure and enhance emergency response capacity,” MOH said.
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The Ministry of Health has further acknowledged the government’s effort in advancing its commitment to equitable, quality, and accessible healthcare for all Kenyans.
“The new facility marks a significant step towards improving maternal and surgical care in Kajiado County. By strengthening infrastructure through the National Equipment Support Programme (NESP), the government continues to advance its commitment to equitable, quality, and accessible healthcare for all Kenyans,” MOH said.
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The new facility comes just a month after President William Ruto came to the defense of his predecessor, Uhuru Kenyatta, over criticism of the Linda Mama programme, describing it as a well-intentioned and impactful initiative that laid the groundwork for broader healthcare reforms in the country.
Speaking on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at UMMA University in Kajiado County, Ruto emphasised the importance of acknowledging and appreciating past efforts that contributed to national progress, singling out the Linda Mama initiative as a stepping stone in Kenya’s universal health coverage journey.
“And maybe in defence of my former boss. Former President. We should be a bit magnanimous to him. He led our country, and the Linda Mama programme was a great program. We developed it under his leadership and learned a lot from it,” the Head of State said.
