By GARDY CHACHA
Thu, Aug 12 2021
The Reproductive Health Bill, 2019 which proposed to make prenatal, delivery, and postnatal services free for every woman in Kenya was withdrawn earlier this year to allow for more public participation.
The Bill, sponsored by Nakuru Senator Susan Kihika, was gazetted in November 2019 and was first read in Parliament on February 18, 2020.
The Reproductive Health Bill proposes including information in the syllabus
by NJERI MBUGUA News Reporter
25 July 2020
Inaccurate or misleading information on sexual and reproductive health may be to blame for the rise in cases of teenage pregnancies, Fida Kenya has said.
The organisation says proper sex education can reduce the pregnancies.
Continued: https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2020-07-25-sex-education-can-reduce-teen-pregnancies-says-fida/
Condoms, abortions, LGBT rights: Controversial cases filed in court this year
Jan. 02, 2019
By ANNETTE WAMBULWA
As the year ends, there are several cases which stand out having been filed in court which have caught the eye of the public and have been a trending topic on all social media platforms.
The recent ban of abortion at the Maries Stopes Clinics countrywide drew mixed reactions on social media with some supporting the move and the other half condemning the decision.
New research finds growing post abortion care in marriages
By Wanja Mbuthia
Published Sat, September 22nd 2018
Data from public and private hospitals in Kenya shows that 64.4 per cent of the patients who seek post-abortion care are married women.
The research conducted by the African Population and Health Research Centre (APHRC) indicates over 465,000 induced abortions occurred in Kenya in 2012, which was higher compared to 2002.
Continued: https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health/article/2001296463/more-married-women-go-for-abortion-care
Doctor tells court when law allows abortion
Jul. 11, 2018
By CAROLE MAINA @mainacarole
The few instances where a doctor is forced to terminate a pregnancy include ectopic pregnancy or eclampsia, where a mother experiences high blood pressure, threatening her life and that of the unborn child. A gynaecologist yesterday explained to a bench of five judges situations where doctors are permitted to terminate pregnancies.
Dr Wahome Ngari of the Kenya Cristian Professional Forum supports the move by the ministry of Health to withdraw guidelines on safe abortion.
Continued: https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2018/07/11/doctor-tells-court-when-law-allows-abortion_c1784993
Safe abortion issue takes centre stage in High Court
May. 23, 2018
By CAROLE MAINA @mainacarole
A five-judge bench convened yesterday to hear arguments in a suit calling for the government to reinstate guidelines on safe abortions.
Joseph Karanja, a leading obstetrician and gynaecologist, urged the High Court to compel the government to reinstate the guidelines.
He said it will save the lives of women who are at risk from illegal, botched abortions.
Bring back 'safe' abortion guidelines, say petitioners
by Paul Ogemba
Published Sat, February 3rd 2018
Two civil society organisations championing women rights put up a brave fight to compel the government to put in place guidelines for safe abortions.
Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA-Kenya) and the Centre for Reproductive Rights (CRR) argued that their petition was not about legalising abortion but fighting for the right of women with unwanted pregnancies and who have a right to life and to procure safe, legal abortion services.
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