Reproductive rights groups oppose Court of Appeal abortion ruling, warn of rising maternal deaths - April 2026

Reproductive rights groups in Kenya are strongly opposing a recent Court of Appeal ruling on abortion, warning it could lead to an increase in unsafe abortions and maternal deaths. The Malindi Law Courts have sparked outrage among reproductive rights advocates following a recent ruling concerning abortion procedures. Efforts to reduce maternal deaths in Kenya have inadvertently resulted in severe injuries for women, raising concerns about the quality of reproductive healthcare services. A report highlights the critical issue of hidden injuries experienced by mothers following childbirth and emphasizes the urgent need for specialized maternal recovery care in Kenya.

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