This study set out to examine determinants of maternal health in Embu county. The findings of the study may help the Ministry of Health, policy makers and health related agencies and stakeholders to design appropriate and cost-effective intervention programmes targeting areas with most needs. The study has utilized Kenya demographic and household survey (KDHS) of 2008, whereby study variables were identified and cleaned. Necessary tests were carried out leading to estimation of three binary 50 probit models in establishing the relationship of independent variables with dependent variables (antenatal care, hospital delivery and postnatal care).