Mbagathi Hospital’s Ksh.120M maternity wing reaches 50 per cent completion

The project, supported by the Safaricom Foundation, is aimed at increasing the hospital’s capacity to provide maternal, neonatal and child healthcare services while improving conditions for expectant mothers and newborns.

Mbagathi Hospital Chief Executive Officer Dr Alex Irungu said the progress marked a significant step towards improving healthcare infrastructure and expanding access to quality maternal care.

He said the new facility would increase maternity bed capacity, strengthen neonatal services and provide a more conducive environment for mothers and children.

“Reaching 50 per cent completion is an important milestone in our journey to transform Mbagathi. This facility will significantly improve our capacity to provide safe, dignified and quality maternal care while ensuring that every child gets the best possible start in life,” said Irungu.

The hospital said the additional infrastructure would also help address congestion and improve the delivery of services at the county referral facility.

Irungu underscored the importance of partnerships between public institutions and private organisations in financing healthcare infrastructure, citing the Safaricom Foundation's support for the project.

The KSh120 million investment forms part of broader efforts to strengthen Mbagathi Hospital's capacity and support Nairobi City County's healthcare agenda, particularly in maternal and child health.