By Keith Koki • 8/24/2026
Approach Motherhood with a Financial Plan

Prepare….Plan, Protect
If you ask many mothers if they planned for their first pregnancy, the answer will almost always be no. The first child is in many cases a surprise and a pleasant one in the right setting; and rightfully so because for many women and families, pregnancy is one of life’s most exciting journeys. It comes with dreams, plans and the anticipation of welcoming a new life.
But alongside the excitement, there is often another question quietly sitting in the background:
Can we afford this?
From antenatal care and hospital visits to delivery and unexpected maternity expenses, the
financial cost of pregnancy can quickly become overwhelming. This is especially true for women
and families who are uninsured or underinsured and may not have adequate maternity cover
when they need it.
And here is something many people only discover when they begin planning for a baby:
Having medical insurance does not always mean maternity expenses are immediately
covered.
Most insurance plans have waiting periods and specific maternity benefit conditions. By the
time a woman is already pregnant, her options for preparing financially may feel more limited.
That is where we believe the conversation needs to change.
Why Mama Sure Exists
Mama Sure is a goal based financial planning platform for maternal healthcare that allows users to plan and prepare for maternity and delivery costs before and during the pregnancy journey
At Mama Sure, we believe motherhood should be a journey of preparation, confidence and Possibility; not financial panic.
We believe women and families should have the opportunity to start preparing financially for pregnancy and maternity care before the pressure begins and have the flexibility of financing their preferred choices throughout the pregnancy journey. While still accessing care.
That preparation does not have to mean having a large amount of money all at once.
Sometimes, it simply means having a goal.
A plan.
And the right tools to start working towards it.
Introducing Mama Sure
Mama Sure has been built being built to help women and families in Kenya prepare financially for pregnancy and maternity care through goal-based savings and personalized healthcare recommendations.
Instead of saving without a clear purpose, we want to help women set a meaningful maternity goal and work towards it through flexible contributions that fit their lifestyle.
Whether someone chooses to contribute daily, weekly or monthly, the idea is simple:
Small, consistent steps can help make a big goal feel more manageable.
And because every woman’s journey is different, we are also building personalized
recommendations based on individual needs and profiles. Our vision is to make pregnancy and
maternity planning easier, smarter and more accessible for women and families across Kenya.
Why This Matters
Financial preparation can change how a family experiences pregnancy.
When families have a plan, they can make decisions earlier.
When they have information, they can make decisions with more confidence.
And when they start preparing before the pressure begins, they have more time to focus on what truly matters.
Motherhood will always come with its own surprises. But financial uncertainty should not have to be one of them.
It can begin with a decision to prepare.
Welcome to Mama Sure.
Plan for motherhood. Prepare with confidence. 💜
