Over 177,000 Kwale residents are set to benefit from an ambitious healthcare initiative by the M-PESA Foundation, which has invested KES 38.6 million to enhance maternal, neonatal, and child health services in the region.
The crown jewel of this investment is the newly renovated Maternal, Neonatal, and Child Health (MNCH) facility at Msambweni County Referral Hospital. With a KES 32.6 million upgrade, the facility now boasts expanded post-natal wards, a state-of-the-art Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), a High Dependency Unit (HDU), and designated nurseries for preterm and term babies. Additional amenities include a milking room, triage area, and dedicated washrooms for mothers. The new infrastructure has doubled the bed capacity from 21 to 50 baby cots and significantly enhanced the hospital’s ability to handle deliveries and critical neonatal care.
“Health is one of our key pillars. Since 2010, the M-PESA Foundation has transformed millions of lives through healthcare initiatives. This facility is a step towards eradicating maternal and infant mortality in Kenya,” said Joseph Ogutu, Chairman of the Safaricom Foundation.
In addition, the Foundation hosted a free medical camp worth KES 6 million at Jomo Kenyatta Primary School in Msambweni Sub County. Partnering with Zuri Health, Checkups Medical Hub, Lions SightFirst Eye Hospital, and the County Government of Kwale, the camp provided over 2,500 residents with essential services, including eye care, cancer screenings, diabetes and hypertension monitoring, and child health consultations.
The initiative marks the conclusion of Safaricom’s Sambaza Furaha Christmas Campaign, spreading holiday cheer through accessible healthcare in Kenya’s coastal region.
With these impactful projects, the M-PESA Foundation continues to redefine healthcare in Kenya, ensuring brighter futures for mothers, children, and communities across the country.