A focused plan
to save lives.
The Kenya EWENE Acceleration Plan is a promise between the Ministry of Health, county governments, health workers, partners and the people of Kenya — with clear targets for 2028.
Progress is too slow
Kenya has come a long way. Almost every pregnant woman (98%) goes to at least one antenatal visit, 88% of babies are born in a health facility, and most mothers (78%) and newborns (83%) are checked within two days of birth.
But too many still die. Kenya records 355 maternal deaths for every 100,000 live births — five times the global goal of fewer than 70 — and 21 newborn deaths for every 1,000 births, against a goal of 12 or fewer. UNICEF estimates Kenya needs to speed up five-fold to meet its 2030 targets. This plan is how.
The plan works within, and should be read alongside, these laws and policies:
- Constitution of Kenya 2010
- Kenya Health Sector Strategic Plan 2023–2028
- National Reproductive Health Policy 2022–2032
- RMNCAH Investment Case 2025
- National Guidelines on Quality Obstetrics and Perinatal Care 2020
- Kenya Norms and Standards for Care of the Newborn 2025
The full documents
How the plan is delivered
National Steering Committee
Sets the direction, finds the money and clears the biggest roadblocks. Chaired by the Cabinet Secretary for Health, co-chaired by the Chair of the Council of Governors Health Committee.
National Technical Committee
Provides technical leadership, analyses the data and sends extra support where it is needed. Chaired by the Director-General for Health.
RRI Secretariat
Runs things day to day, supports counties directly and reports on progress every two weeks. Housed in the Directorate of Family Health.
County RRI Steering Committees
Lead the work in each county and look after the resources. Chaired by the County Executive for Health, co-chaired by the Chief Officer.
County Technical Committees
Turn plans into action in hospitals and clinics with the county and sub-county health teams. Chaired by the County Director of Health.