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A traditional birth attendant (TBA) is a person who provides basic health care, support, and advice during and afterpregnancy and childbirth based on experience and knowledge acquired informally through the traditions andpractices of communities. The aim of this study was to assess the factors influencing the utilization of TBAs amongmothers in Mafubira Sub County. To attain this, a total of 52 mothers were considered and a random samplingmethod was used where all those who came to the area within the time of study were also considered, and the elderlyparticipating in this study were considered to provide relevant information. Data collected was analyzed usingquantitative methods in line with study objectives to achieve the aim of the study and presented in tables and piecharts. When the participants were asked about services offered by TBAs, 23(44.2%) responded that TBAs take theirtime and offer advice both before and after delivery and pertaining perception on TBAs, 14(26.9%) said that TBAsare highly experienced in handling deliveries. The study concludes that services offered by TBAs are giving adviceboth before and after delivery plus good care. The perception of mothers about TBAs, mothers believe that TBAsare highly experienced in handling delivery and are still important. The study recommends that TBAs should betrained and equipped with modern medical knowledge by the government so as to easily handle uncomplicateddeliveries.