Launched the Every Woman Every Newborn Everywhere (EWENE) Acceleration Plan 2026-2028, Kenya’s national roadmap to end preventable maternal and newborn deaths. At the centre of this plan is an immediate six-month Maternal and Newborn Health Rapid Results Initiative, running from now until November 2026. This will be an urgent nationwide effort to deliver measurable results and accelerate action where it matters most. To further guarantee the dignity and safety of every mother, the National Treasury will allocate an additional KSh4 billion to the Social Health Authority (SHA) to cover premiums for pregnant women. Moreover, Kenya Medical Supply Agency will receive an additional KSh1 billion for the procurement of life-saving maternal and newborn health commodities alongside KSh2.5 billion for family planning commodities. We shall also recruit and deploy 5,000 nurses and midwives across the country to strengthen frontline healthcare services and ensure more mothers and newborns receive the quality healthcare they deserve.(William Samoei Ruto, PhD)