Every weekday morning at Lalmba’s Matoso Clinic in Kenya, before the doors open to the public, our team gathers. They greet one another, join in song and prayer, make announcements, and prepare for the day ahead. It is a great way to start the morning and prepare for any challenges the day may bring.

While the clinic officially closes in the evenings and on weekends, the care never stops. A nurse or
clinical officer remains on-call to ensure any emergencies are handled. One weekend, this past January, it was Steve Oketch, our Clinical Officer and in-charge of the clinic, who had the weekend shift.

It turned out to be a busy weekend. During the Monday morning debriefing, Steve shared the news of his weekend: he had delivered four babies in just forty-eight hours. Most remarkable was a set of twins, one boy and one girl, who shared a single placenta. This is a high-risk complication even in modern hospitals, but in a remote clinic, it requires
extraordinary skill and composure.

As the staff heard the news, the team erupted in applause and cheers for Steve’s dedication. In this part of the world, a safe delivery is a hard-won victory. Four in one weekend is a monumental achievement.

Steve’s tireless work is a reflection of Lalmba’s commitment. He shows up for the community when they need it most, no matter the hour. Your support ensures that when a mother arrives at our gates in the middle of the night or over a weekend, a skilled medical professional like Steve is there to help.

We sat down with Steve just after that morning greeting to talk about the experience. You can watch that interview and hear Steve share the story himself here!