Mothers in the remote parts of Laikipia County will now be able to reach hospital quickly in the event of an emergency, thanks to the launch of motorcycle ambulances to cater to their needs.
The motorcycles were rolled on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, and they will mainly be used to reach the communities in Laikipia North and parts of Laikipia West, where the roads have for years been a challenge for expectant mothers and sick children to reach hospital quickly.
The project has been initiated by the county government in partnership with the Eezer Initiative support from Sweden to save the lives of mothers, especially those in labor, who often face difficulties in reaching the hospital quickly.
“For many families here, getting a mother to hospital is not easy,” said Dr. Albert Taiti, the Health County Executive. “These motorcycles will help us reach them faster and save lives during childbirth.”
According to Eezer’s Laikipia Coordinator, Dr. Alfred Sadera, the motorcycles are meant to access areas that conventional ambulances cannot access.
“We understand the challenges that people face in this region,” Sadera said. “Bad roads and long distances make it difficult for pregnant women to access medical attention on time. With these motorcycles, pregnant women can be transported safely and promptly.”
In the first phase, Laikipia received five motorcycle ambulances that are equipped with patient carriers and medical supplies. The motorcycles have been deployed to difficult-to-reach areas where emergencies can be attended to on the spot.
Laikipia County’s Director of Preventive and Promotive Health Services, Wilson Gitonga, says that the motorcycles will be used in conjunction with other ambulances and health services from health centers across the county.
“These motorcycles will make a big difference, especially when time is of essence,” Gitonga added.
It is expected that delays that lead to complications during childbirth can be reduced through this initiative.
Similar initiatives have been used successfully in other countries. In Burundi, Eezer Initiative enabled thousands of pregnant women access medical services between 2021 and 2023.
