
Linda mama is a Government sponsored programme run by NHIF that offers free maternal care to mothers seeking maternity services .It is eligible to all pregnant mothers who are Kenyan citizens.
There are 3 ways you can register for Linda mama
- Register online through USSD *155#
- At NHIF service points and Huduma centers countrywide
- At NHIF contracted Health facilities
Linda mama registration requirements
- Pregnant women of age 18 years and above are registered using their ID and the Ante Natal Care records.
- Pregnant women under 18 years are registered using their guardians’ ID and Ante Natal Care records.
- Pregnant women without ID cards/guardians are registered using the Ante Natal Care records.
How to register for Linda mama online

- Dial *155#
- Select the language you prefer to use i.e. English or Kiswahili
- Select Free Maternity
- Choose who is doing the registration i.e. beneficiary, guardian, hospital
- Enter your ID number
- Enter First name and Last name
- Enter year of birth
- Select county
- Confirm Linda mama registration and click ok
Upon registration, a Linda mama membership number will be sent to you via text message that you will use to access free maternity services at a NHIF contracted hospital
Linda mama verification and activation
To activate the Linda mama cover, the pregnant woman is required to visit a NHIF accredited hospital for confirmation of pregnancy.
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