2018 Still A Mum Awards: Vote tally
17
Jul
Posted by: Wanjiru Kihusa
Category:
Awards
We launched the Still A Mum awards in 2018 to provide an opportunity to recognize and appreciate both people and organizations that are doing a fantastic job in making a difference in the lives of parents across the country.
There were 13 categories in the 2018 awards.
Here is the tally of all votes received in the 2018 Still A Mum Awards. The list of the winners can be found here.
- Little champion award– recognizes the tremendous courage and determination shown by a child born prematurely who has fought and triumphed against all odds. Total votes cast for this category: 4,308
- Njiru Maigua Mwaura – 1,938 votes
- Baby Brett – 1,596 votes
- Leon Joseph Chomba – 774 votes
- Doting dad award– recognizes a dad who has gone above and beyond to care and look after his child/children and family during a difficult pregnancy or birth. Total votes cast for this category: 3,368
- Job Abok– 703 votes
- James Wachira Njiru – 506 votes
- Kimathi Kamencu – 470 votes
- Nicholas Lugendo – 427 votes
- Dickens Amugune – 419 votes
- Kenn Njoroge – 353 votes
- Jakim Omanje – 327 votes
- David Kimathi Nkufu – 163 votes
- Midwife hero award – recognizes a midwife who has provided exceptional care, professionalism and compassion during pregnancy and/or delivery. Total votes cast for this category: 4,813
- Nerea Ojanga, Kenyatta Hospital– 1,698 votes
- Gabriel Macharia – Kijabe Hospital – 949 votes
- Dr. Allyson Smith – Kijabe Hospital – 823 votes
- Dorcas Odhiambo, Lanterna Home Health Care – 716 votes
- Lucy Muchiri, Eve’s Mama Birth Center – 627 votes
- Nurse hero award – recognizes a nurse who has provided exceptional care, professionalism and compassion during pregnancy and/or delivery. Total votes cast for this category: 4,727
- Sarah Gatiba, Aga Khan University Hospital – 1,289 votes
- Martin Munene – Kenyatta National Hospital – 1,264 votes
- Robert Cheruiyot – Kijabe Hospital – 889 votes
- Grace Wanja, Karangi dispensary – 537 votes
- Nancy Muraguri, Nyeri Provincial General Hospital – 404 votes
- Doula Wambui Wanjau – 344 votes
- Gynecologist hero award– recognizes a gynecologist who has provided exceptional care, professionalism and compassion during pregnancy and/or delivery. Total votes cast for this category: 4,749
- Dr. Alex Bosire, Nairobi Hospital – 994 votes
- Dr. Chen – Kijabe Hospital – 758 votes
- Dr. Sikolia Wanyonyi – Aga Khan University Hospital – 556 votes
- Dr. Mukaindo, Aga Khan University Hospital – 552 votes
- Dr. Edgar Gulavi – 418 votes
- Dr. Angela Muliro Chekoko – 398 votes
- Dr. Jane Wakahe, Nairobi Hospital Doctors’ Plaza – 391 votes
- Dr. Barcley Onyambu, Ankh clinic – 367 votes
- Dr. Sammy Kulova, Clover Medical – 315 votes
- Paediatrician hero award – recognizes a paediatrician who has provided exceptional care, professionalism and compassion during pregnancy and/or delivery. Total votes cast for this category: 5,546
- Dr. Florence Murila, Nairobi Hospital – 3,057 votes
- Dr. Brian Maugo – 1,020 votes
- Dr. Syama Sinuff – Aga Khan Hospital – 757 votes
- Dr. Faridah, Pediatric Clinic- The hub Karen – 712
- Courage Award– celebrates a couple or individual who have faced adversity on their road to parenthood but have shown great strength and resilience Total votes cast for this category: 4,170
- Nelius Mukami Mwaura – 1,709 votes
- Sarah Njoroge – 941 votes
- Celestine Espira – 829 votes
- Violet Omutekete – 691 votes
- Mum’s voice award – celebrates a mum who has spoken out about her own pregnancy experience and given hope to others. Total votes cast for this category: 4,913
- Nelius Mukami Mwaura – 2,183 votes
- Regina Wabuko – 1,279 votes
- Aisha Wanjiku – 1,004 votes
CORPORATE CATEGORIES
- Best maternity insurance cover – celebrates a maternity insurance cover that provides reasonable benefits given the premium, pays in a timely manner, company has good customer service. Total votes cast for this category: 5,287
- NHIF – 2018 votes
- Jubilee Insurance – 1,357 votes
- Resolution Insurance – 825 votes
- UAP –Old Mutual – 544 votes
- AAR Insurance – 480 votes
- Best hospital: Maternity services – celebrates a hospital that provides excellent maternal and new-born care, good facilities and great customer experience. Total votes cast for this category: 6,743
- Aga Khan University Hospital –1,436 votes
- The Nairobi Hospital – 1,207 votes
- Kijabe Mission Hospital – 801 votes
- MP-Shah Hospital – 623 votes
- Jacaranda Martenity Hospital, Kahawa West – 611 votes
- Mater Hospital – 501 votes
- Coptic Hospital, Ngong Road – 419 votes
- DIWOPA, Kayole – 384 votes
- Meridian Equator Hospital – 261 votes
- Mombasa Hospital – 199 votes
- Nairobi Women’s-Nakuru Branch – 118 votes
- Eldoret Hospital – 90 votes
- St. Teresa’s Kikuyu – 63 votes
- Nyahururu Private hospital – 30 votes
- Best Diaper brand– celebrates a diaper brand that provides great absorbency and comfort. Additional criteria – mild for baby (scent, no reactions) Total votes for this category: 6,893
- Huggies –2,721 votes
- Pampers –2,514 votes
- Softcare – 1,016 votes
- Bouncy – 342 votes
- Snuggles – 300 votes
4. Best Family Friendly Restaurant– celebrates a restaurant that provides child friendly amenities & services.Total votes cast for this category: 4,406
- Steers Parklands –1,157 votes
- Mambo Italia – Lavington – 1,096 votes
- Java West Side – Nakuru – 1,004 votes
- Hilton hotel, Town center – 783 votes
- La Dolce Vita, Muthaiga – 366 votes
- Best Family Friendly company– recognizes companies that provide amenities that make parenting easier and also have favorable policies.Total votes cast for this category: 5,189
- Safaricom –3,879 votes
- Little Rock Inclusive ECD Center – 982 votes
- PSK Associates – 328 votes
Author: Wanjiru Kihusa
Wanjiru Kihusa is the founder of Still A Mum. She started this organization after losing her daughter in 2013. She is an avid reader and writer especially on matters relating to maternal mental health.