Knowledge of obstetric danger signs and birth preparedness and complications readiness among mobile Pokot nomadic pastoralist pregnant women in Tiaty Sub-County, Baringo County-Kenya

High awareness of obstetric danger signs among Pokot pastoralist women has not translated into adequate birth preparedness and complication readiness. To reduce maternal mortality especially in these pastoralists and unsettled communities where services are unpredictable and disrupted by frequent movements, government and other stakeholders must implement powerful, targeted actions that address their unique challenges such as robust mobile clinics and outreach services, community based birth preparedness programs, emergency transport networks, maternity waiting homes, improved referral systems, culturally sensitive health education and policy and infrastructural investments. These bold, community-centered interventions can significantly reduce maternal deaths and improve maternal health outcomes among Kenya's pastoral populations.