The Maasai woman and childbearing:

Traditionally, the Maasai woman does not disclose nor discusses her pregnancy. And even today, the fetus is not referred to as a baby as this is considered a bad omen.

Apart from a prescribed diet where a pregnant woman’s diet is restricted, Maasai women continue to be massaged occasionally by a traditional birth attendant or by an elderly woman from the neighborhood.

During pregnancy, dietary laws strongly restrict women from consuming fattening foods as much as possible. It is believed that excess weight of either the mother or the unborn infant will make the process of birth difficult.

Even after delivering their babies at home, most Maasai women want to have their babies in hospital because they believe, and rightfully so, that they would have a safer delivery.

For the women of Keekonyokie location, (which covers Olooseos), the nearest health facility is 20 - 25 kilometers away.

About the Olooseos medical and maternity clinic:

This is a small health facility located some 4 miles off Magadi road in Keekonyokie location, Kajiado District.
Built in 1988, the clinic was left to waste away. It was disheartening to know that this clinic serves women in an area inhabited by over 150 families.

Renovating and rehabilitating Olooseos maternity clinic, was to serve both delivery and enhancing health education among Maasai women and their families.

Enkishon Nataana commenced and completed renovation work on the Olooseos maternity building in August 2005, and hopes to have the clinic operational by the end of the year 2006.

It is our hope that this grand project will get the support of donors and that together we will help improve childbearing conditions for Maasai women in Kajiado district.


We are determined to help our government to ensure proper accountability and delivery of new-born children.

Olooseos Maternity Clinic (After Rehabilitation):

A view of the clinic from the gate today!		A close-up of the clinic entrance.

Blue print to development:

“The Friends of Sironka Dance Troupe” was and continues to be an integral part of our quest to meet the above-mentioned goals. This group will continue to serve as a vocal avenue for advocating for all our objectives. Through our performances abroad, we shall seek sponsorship for all our programs. The same platform (the dance troupe) shall again be used in our outreach programs here at home.

Funding the Program