We must ensure that women and girls seeking abortion care within the law in this country are defended and protected, as guaranteed by the constitution.

Doris Kathia, People Daily ePaper
4 Apr 2026

Kenya stands at a critical crossroads in defining the scope of reproductive rights, bodily autonomy, and access to healthcare under our Constitution. In recent years, reproductive health, including abortion and assisted reproductive technologies, has become increasingly politicised.

Organised anti-rights movements leverage high­profile events like the March for Life to frame the debate narrowly through moral and religious lenses, often ignoring the lived realities of women, girls, and families navigating complex health and socio-economic challenges.

Continued; https://www.pressreader.com/kenya/people-daily-epaper/20260404/281651081658359