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Caring for children, built on heritage

Bringing Gertrude's world-class paediatric standards to families across Nairobi — close to home and within reach of every budget.

JCI-rooted heritage57+ years combined experience76,000+ patients served
A paediatrician caring for a young child
1947Since
StandardJCI-accredited
Our Story

A legacy that began with one act of love

In 1947, Colonel Ewart Grogan donated his home in Muthaiga, Nairobi, in memory of his beloved wife Gertrude. From that single gift grew Gertrude's Children's Hospital — a paediatric institution that has cared for generations of Kenyan children.

Wema Children's Clinic was born from that same heart. We exist to bring Gertrude's world-class standards of paediatric care into the heart of our communities — Umoja and Githogoro — at prices every family can afford.

“Tunakujali” — we care for you, and your little ones.

What drives us

Mission, vision and the promise we keep

Mission

Quality paediatric care, made affordable

To improve the health of children and adolescents in our communities through accessible, compassionate and high-quality healthcare.

Vision

Every child within reach of great care

To be the most trusted paediatric clinic network in Kenya — known for warmth, expertise and child-first care.

Our Promise

Tunakujali — we care for you

From the first newborn check-up to the teenage years, we walk every step of childhood with families that trust us with their most precious people.

Our Heritage

Seventy-eight years of caring for children

  1. 1947

    A gift becomes a legacy

    Colonel Ewart Grogan donates land in Muthaiga, Nairobi, in memory of his wife Gertrude — and Gertrude's Children's Hospital is born.

  2. 1973

    Foundation established

    The Gertrude's Hospital Foundation begins serving children from less privileged families across Kenya.

  3. 2008

    JCI-accredited

    Becomes the first paediatric hospital in Sub-Saharan Africa accredited by the Joint Commission International.

  4. Today

    Wema brings care closer

    Wema Children's Clinic carries the Gertrude's standard into Umoja and Githogoro — affordable, world-class paediatric care for every family.

Why Wema

Six reasons families trust us

Choosing where your child receives care matters. Here's what makes Wema home for over 76,000 little patients and counting.

Gertrude's heritage

Built on the standards of Gertrude's Children's Hospital — the first paediatric hospital in Sub-Saharan Africa accredited by JCI.

57+ years of experience

Our paediatricians bring decades of combined clinical experience treating children at every life stage.

Care that's affordable

Premium paediatric care that fits family budgets — quality should never be a luxury for any child.

Child-first approach

Friendly clinics designed for little patients. Gentle techniques, playful spaces, parents always welcome.

Two convenient branches

Umoja Innercore and Githogoro along Northern Bypass — quality care close to home.

Open when you need us

Extended weekday and Saturday hours so caring for your child fits around real life.

Our Values

The four pillars we live by

RespectIntegrityCompassionExcellence

Respect

We treat every patient, family and colleague as a valued individual.

Integrity

We promote high ethical principles at all times.

Compassion

We show empathy to our patients and their families.

Excellence

We offer quality care in line with best practices.

Visit us

Meet our team and our clinics

Step into a Wema branch and you'll feel the difference — friendly faces, child-first spaces, and the unmistakable Gertrude's standard of care.

Our Locations

Get served from wherever you prefer

Umoja Clinic in Umoja Innacore, Nairobi

Umoja Clinic in Umoja Innacore, Nairobi

Located: Behind Unity Primary School, Next to PAG Church Umoja Innercore

Githogoro Clinic Along Nothern Bypass, Nairobi

Githogoro Clinic Along Nothern Bypass, Nairobi

Located: Runda Baptist Church Githogoro, Along Northern Bypass