death during childbirth Stories

While children mourn the loss of their mother, the father must carry his own pain while stepping into the immense role of caring for a newborn, raisin...

26.7 percent of the young mothers reported being shouted at, insulted, or mocked—forms of verbal abuse that can leave deep emotional scars.

In Kenya, exclusive breastfeeding rates for infants under six months have stalled at around 60 per cent for the past decade—below the 70 per cent glob...

In Kenya, ten women die every day from postpartum haemorrhage—lives lost in delivery rooms and hospital wards, their names fading into statistics.

In a tiny room in Muthurwa, Nairobi, Auma prepares for motherhood alone—without baby clothes, a hospital bag, or any family support.

The report highlights the stark regional disparities in maternal mortality rates, noting that while sub-Saharan Africa has made significant progress,...

Between 2017 and 2021, maternal deaths more than doubled—from 409 to 1,053—while 4,307 newborn deaths were recorded in 2021. Prematurity, birth asphyx...

Out of the anticipated 1.55 million births, only 1.19 million were officially recorded, leaving many children without the legal recognition that secur...

Despite progress in improving maternal and newborn health, Kenya still faces significant challenges with high infant mortality. The rate stands at abo...