Kirinyaga County has recorded major gains in maternal and newborn health, with neonatal mortality falling from 26 to 10 deaths per 1,000 live births. Maternal mortality has also dropped from 88 to 55 deaths per 100,000 live births. The county attributes the progress to investment in healthcare infrastructure, skilled health workers, newborn care and community-based interventions. The gains place Kirinyaga below national benchmarks, translating to more mothers and babies surviving childbirth and fewer families experiencing loss.