Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has confirmed the death of all five quintuplets who had been referred to the facility from Thika Level Five Hospital for specialised tertiary care.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, KNH said the babies were born at an extremely premature gestational age of 25 weeks and had critically low birth weights, presenting major medical challenges from the time they were admitted.
The hospital said its multidisciplinary neonatal team, comprising neonatologists, nurses and allied health professionals, provided specialised care and made every effort to save the newborns.
“Despite the dedicated efforts of our medical teams and the specialised care provided, all five newborns sadly passed away,” KNH said.
KNH Condolences
The hospital expressed its condolences to the mother and the entire family following the deaths.
“KNH is deeply saddened by this devastating loss and extends its most sincere and heartfelt condolences to the mother and the entire family,” the hospital said.
The hospital acknowledged the profound pain caused by the loss of all five newborns and said it stood with the family during the difficult period.
The statement was signed by KNH Acting Chief Executive Officer Dr Joel Lessan, OGW.
The deaths come after the quintuplets were transferred to KNH from Thika Level Five Hospital for specialised neonatal care.
At 25 weeks of gestation, the babies were classified as extremely premature, requiring highly specialised neonatal support and close monitoring.
