Fast forward to 2020, another nine-year-old girl from Murang’a County was impregnated. Hon Sabina Chege, the Murang’a women’s representative at the time, confirmed that this young girl hailed from Ithanga, lower Gatanga, an area marked by a disturbingly high number […]
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How abortion laws impact women and girls in Kenya
The laws around abortion in Kenya have a big effect on the lives of women and girls, influencing their choices about having children, their ability to get healthcare, and their overall well-being. In Kenya, the laws about abortion is not […]
What does the Kenyan law say about abortion?
Mwatha lost her life due to complications arising from a botched abortion, where a post-mortem examination revealed excessive bleeding caused by a rupture at the rear of her uterus. Caroline’s tragic fate triggered the arrest of six individuals, including the […]
Can I get an abortion If I have mental health condition?
While the Kenyan constitution permits abortion under certain circumstances, the question today is whether this includes mental health issues. It is, therefore, important to understand the legal framework surrounding abortion and mental health in the country. Kenya’s laws prohibit abortion […]
At how many weeks can I get an abortion?
In this article, we delve into the question, ‘How many weeks into a pregnancy can a woman legally obtain an abortion in Kenya?’ We sought the expert insights of Dr. Zebedee Nyakwara Motanya, the Secretary General of Usawa Health Foundation, […]
Safe vs. unsafe abortion: what’s the difference?
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that nearly half of all abortions are unsafe, with a staggering 97-percent of these occurring in developing countries. In Kenya, for instance, the number of induced abortions rose from 300,000 in 2004 to 464,490 […]
How legalizing abortion can improve lives of women’s and girls
You might be wondering, ‘Why should I care about legalizing abortion care?’ Well, let me walk you through it. Currently, Kenyan law outlaws abortion and only permits it in the opinion of a trained health professional, when there is need […]
Where can I access abortion in Kenya?
The high cases of unsafe abortion point to the reality of unwanted or unplanned pregnancies among women and girls. The bigger challenge is that abortion is not permitted unless under restricted circumstances, such as when a trained health professional deems […]
The e-pill was saved my life!
E-pills are for irresponsible and immature girls only! Or so Jane thought because she had always made sure to use contraception. Until one night, the condom broke.
Why does my vagina make farting sound?
You are having sex and then, BOOM! your vagina makes a farting sound. What will you do? Hide in shame? Stop to investigate the fart? Pretend like it wasn’t you and instead blame your partner? Laugh? Continue like nothing happened? […]
I don’t want to have children!
I am married, and I don’t want to have children.
In loving memory of JMM
JMM was born on February 5th, 2000. She died in June 2018 at only 18 years of age.