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April 24, 2026
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Court of Appeal Overturns Abortion Ruling, Issues New Orders

Court of Appeal Overturns Abortion Ruling, Issues New Orders

The High Court had initially okayed abortion to some extent, based on the constitution and current legal gaps that appeared not to directly address the procurement of the practice...

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The Court of Appeal has overturned a 2022 High Court ruling, declaring that abortion is not a fundamental right in Kenya. The decision, delivered on Friday, April 24, reaffirms that abortion is illegal except under specific conditions.

  • Abortion is only permitted when a qualified medical doctor determines a serious risk to the life of the expectant mother.
  • The ruling came after appeals challenging the High Court's 2022 decision that had sought to expand access to safe and legal abortion.
  • The Court of Appeal stated that termination of pregnancy is considered the killing of an unborn child.

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