Unsure about being pregnant?

With an unintended pregnancy, you need to way your options. One option is having a safe abortion. Whatever the situation, it’s good to talk about it with loved ones and see what makes the most sense for you and your circumstances.

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What does it mean if I miss a period?
Unsure about being pregnant?

What does it mean if I miss a period?

Missing periods, medically termed amenorrhea, can occur due to various reasons, and predicting their return the following month can be influenced by several factors. You have hormonal imbalances One common cause of missed periods is hormonal imbalances. Fluctuations in estrogen […]

The age of consent in accessing abortion in Kenya
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The age of consent in accessing abortion in Kenya

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 […]

How abortion laws impact women and girls in Kenya
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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?
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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 […]

At how many weeks can I get an abortion?
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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?
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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 […]

Where can I access abortion in Kenya?
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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 […]