SHA Maternity Hospitals in Taita Taveta: Where to Deliver and What SHA Pays

Updated 18 October 2026

Taita Taveta has 117 health facilities contracted by the Social Health Authority (SHA), according to the SHA list of contracted facilities we checked on 17 October 2026. For a delivery, the main SHA hospitals in the county are Moi Voi County Referral Hospital, Mwatate Sub County Hospital, Taveta Sub-County Hospital and Wesu Sub-County Hospital (all public), plus St Joseph Shelter of Hope Mission Hospital (faith-based) and the private River Jordan Medical Centre and Tsavo Comprehensive Medical Annex in Voi. Under the 2025 SHA tariffs, SHA pays a facility KSh 10,000 for a normal delivery and KSh 30,000 for a caesarean section, each including essential newborn care.

SHA hospitals in Taita Taveta where mothers can deliver

The table below lists every Level 4 hospital and nursing home in Taita Taveta on the SHA contracted list, grouped by sub-county. These are the facilities with the most capacity for deliveries, emergencies and theatre work. Call the maternity ward before your due date to confirm the services you need, such as a caesarean section or a newborn unit, are running.

The SHA list for Taita Taveta does not include any stand-alone maternity homes or specialist obstetric (OBGYN) surgery centres, so most mothers who want hospital care will deliver at one of the facilities above.

Health centres closer to home

For antenatal visits and normal deliveries, a comprehensive health centre near you can save a long trip. SHA lists 19 comprehensive health centres in the county, including these public ones run by the county government:

• Voi: Maungu Model Health Centre
• Mwatate: Mwambirwa Sub County Health Centre
• Taveta: Njukini Health Centre
• Wundanyi (Taita): Wundanyi Sub County Hospital, Mbale Health Centre, Mgange Nyika Health Centre, Mwanda Health Centre, Nyache Health Centre and Werugha Health Centre

Private comprehensive health centres on the list include Bura Springs Family Medical Centre and Mzedu Dawida Medical Services in Mwatate, Alfatah Medical Clinic and Amina Community Hospital Centre in Taveta, and Dawida Annex Hospital, Joyland Birikani Medical Centre and The River Jordan Medical Center Maungu in Voi. Not every health centre runs a 24-hour labour ward, so ask at your first antenatal visit whether the facility conducts deliveries and where it refers mothers who need surgery.

What SHA pays for when you give birth

The Tariffs for Healthcare Services, 2025 (Legal Notice 56 of 2025) set out the maternity package under SHA:

The package covers midwifery and nursing care, theatre and maternity ward charges including meals, newborn immunisation, medicines during and after admission, laboratory tests, blood products, oxygen, postnatal family planning, and treatment of complications such as postpartum bleeding, infections and newborn jaundice or sepsis. Antenatal and postnatal clinics are covered under outpatient care at Level 2 and 3 facilities and selected Level 4 hospitals contracted for primary healthcare. The Digital Health Agency’s claims rules add that the delivery rate covers up to 48 hours after a normal birth and 72 hours after a caesarean; if the mother or baby needs to stay longer because of complications, the daily inpatient rate applies.

How to make sure SHA covers your delivery

1. Check that you are registered and active. Dial *147# from the phone registered with SHA, or log in through the SHA portal. If you have not registered, follow our guide on how to register for SHA.
2. Keep contributions up to date. Self-employed members can work out what they owe with our SHIF calculator. Salaried members should confirm deductions are reflecting.
3. Register your baby. Add your newborn as a dependant soon after birth so their own clinic visits are covered.
4. Carry your ID and phone. Hospitals verify SHA members using the national ID and the registered phone number.
5. Ask before you pay. If a facility asks for a top-up, ask what the charge is for and whether it falls outside the SHA package.

Searching other counties

If you live near the county border or plan to deliver in Mombasa, see our list of SHA accredited hospitals in Mombasa, or use the SHA hospital finder for all 47 counties, which lets you filter by facility type, including maternity homes. Working mothers can also estimate their leave dates with our maternity leave calculator.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the main SHA hospital for maternity in Taita Taveta?

Moi Voi County Referral Hospital is the county’s main public hospital on the SHA list. Mwatate, Taveta and Wesu sub-county hospitals are the other public Level 4 options.

Does SHA pay for a caesarean section in Taita Taveta?

Yes. Under the 2025 tariffs SHA pays KSh 30,000 for a caesarean section with essential newborn care at a contracted facility.

Is a normal delivery free under SHA?

SHA pays the facility KSh 10,000 for a normal delivery with newborn care. At public hospitals this usually covers the delivery, but confirm with the facility whether any charge falls outside the package.

Are there private SHA maternity hospitals in Voi?

Yes. The River Jordan Medical Centre, its Premier nursing home and Tsavo Comprehensive Medical Annex are private facilities in Voi on the SHA list, alongside the faith-based St Joseph Shelter of Hope Mission Hospital.

How do I check if my SHA is active before delivery?

Dial *147# from your registered phone or call the SHA toll-free line 0800 720 601.

Can I use SHA for antenatal clinics?

Yes. Antenatal and postnatal care is covered as outpatient care at Level 2 and 3 facilities and selected Level 4 hospitals contracted for primary healthcare.