In a heartfelt initiative supporting expectant families, Nila Baby Shop in Nakuru during the launch of the seventh branch offered free ultrasound scans, professional maternity and baby photoshoots, and KSh 3,000 shopping vouchers for pregnant mothers..
The programme, launched on April 4, 2026, at the shop’s new branch along Kenyatta Avenue next to Westside Mall, was made possible through a partnership with Tesla Medical Supplies (TMS). It quickly drew crowds of women eager for the services.
Early arrivals were warmly welcomed with hot tea, beverages, and snacks while they waited their turn. Mothers who had recently given birth received complimentary photoshoots and vouchers to purchase baby essentials.
One beneficiary shared her gratitude: “Were it not for this kindhearted soul here—Norah Muendo, I wouldn’t have had the makeup. I am grateful for everything you are doing for the women.”
Muendo, proprietor of Nila Baby Shop, explained that the gesture stems from a deep desire to give back to the community. She wants to ensure no mother misses vital information about her pregnancy due to financial constraints.
“We are not all blessed the same way economically,” Muendo said. “I understand there are cases where a mother cannot afford regular clinical visits, let alone scans.
Scans are paramount for mothers. I want them to know they are the important backbone of society—to feel appreciated, included, and reassured that their babies are doing well.”
The initiative has also revealed difficult realities. In some cases, scans detected non-viable pregnancies, leaving Muendo and her team emotionally moved. “Many women walk into our shop just to buy baby items, not knowing something could be wrong with their pregnancy,” she noted.
“We partnered with Tesla Medical Supplies so we can offer free scans right here, combined with a beautiful baby photoshoot and a Sh 3,000 voucher that both the mother and father can use. It’s our way of saying you are not alone on this journey.”
Stanley Chungu, chief sonographer at TMS, led a team of twenty sonographers equipped with five portable scanning machines. He highlighted how the service brought smiles to many mothers who could not otherwise afford it. Many had been carrying scan reports from the previous year’s launch of Nila’s headquarters.
The response was overwhelming. The shop served over a thousand mothers, with some discovering serious but previously undetected complications that required immediate medical attention. Thanks to the free scans, these women could seek timely hospital care.
One beneficiary recounted: “I came to buy clothes for my baby and left knowing I needed urgent help. The scan saved me from further complications. I’m so grateful to Nila Baby Shop.”
Moved by the impact, Muendo used the platform to appeal to the Kenyan government: “Pregnancy scans are not a luxury; they are essential. Every mother deserves to know how her baby is doing. Free scans would save lives, reduce maternal and child mortality, and make our women feel truly appreciated and cared for by their government.”
The initiative has also inspired unity within the business community. Fellow baby-shop owners across Nakuru and beyond have applauded Norah and expressed interest in replicating similar programs.
“This kind of unity in the business community is rare and beautiful,” Muendo added. “We are all in the business of celebrating new life. When one shop steps up to help mothers, we all benefit.”
Beyond the launch, Muendo has playfully nicknamed the Nakuru branch “Nila 107.7 FM” marking her seventh branch in seven years a remarkable journey she began with hawking second-hand clothes door-to-door,while sourcing from Gikomba Market.
She opened her first shop with support from her husband, popularly known as “Captain” who financed her with Sh 14,000 but faced setbacks, including closing temporarily during bed rest period.
Through hard work, resilience, and faith, she has built a thriving business while consistently giving back to needy mothers and children across the country.
The free-scan programme at Nila Baby Shop is more than a promotional event, it is a life-changing service that blends commerce with compassion.
It proves that a baby shop can also serve as a beacon of hope, timely medical support, and community care for families navigating the beautiful yet sometimes challenging journey of parenthood.
Muendo and her team remain committed to supporting families from pregnancy through the early years of childhood, one thoughtful gesture at a time.
