Participants of the 2nd Breastfeeding Bootcamp held at the Faculty of Health Sciences.
The 2nd Breastfeeding Bootcamp was successfully on 13th June, 2026 at the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, on the Kenyatta National Hospital Campus.
The one‑day intensive training brought together healthcare professionals from across Nairobi and beyond to strengthen their knowledge, practical skills, and confidence in supporting breastfeeding mothers and infants.
Participants engaged in a full day of lectures, video demonstrations, and hands‑on practice sessions covering a wide range of essential topics, beginning with the current breastfeeding status in Kenya, presented by Prof. Grace Irimu.
Dr. Kalekye Mbatha then explored the components of breastmilk and the multiple benefits of breastfeeding for both mother and child. Purity Kibe led a critical session on maternal nutrition for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers, followed by Dr. Cheryl Tikolo, who walked participants through the anatomy and physiology of breastfeeding. Dr. Mercy Kamene presented on early initiation of breastfeeding, combining a lecture with an illustrative video.
Esther Kimani and Prof. Irimu demonstrated practical techniques to enable mothers to enjoy breastfeeding, focusing on positioning and attachment. Josie Munene and Patrick Too then led a combined lecture and demonstration on breastmilk expression using both hand and pump methods, safe breastmilk storage, and cup feeding techniques.
There was a dedicated intensive skills practice session during which all participants rotated through hands‑on stations to practice positioning, attachment, hand expression, and cup feeding under the direct guidance of the facilitators. This was followed by a lecture practicum led by Purity Kibe and Prof. Irimu, with additional contributions from other facilitators.
The event was well attended by paediatricians, nurses, nutritionists, midwives, clinical officers, and medical students. Participants consistently praised the interactive format, the balanced mix of theory and practice, and the deep expertise of the facilitators.
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