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May 7, 2026
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Appellate court ruling and draft African Charter pose threat on abortion rights, stakeholders say

Appellate court ruling and draft African Charter pose threat on abortion rights, stakeholders say

The Appellate court overturns the rulling by the High Court on giving access to abortion arguing that it denied the unborn baby the right to life...

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A recent Appellate Court ruling in Kenya and a draft African Charter on Family, Sovereignty, and Values are raising concerns among stakeholders regarding abortion rights and sexual reproductive health.

  • The Appellate Court overturned a 2022 High Court judgment that affirmed the right to access abortion, stating it denies the unborn baby the right to life, with exceptions only when the mother's life is at risk.
  • Stakeholders point to the draft African Charter as potentially rejecting Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and promoting abstinence-only education.
  • Experts warn these developments could lead to a rollback of essential health services, increasing risks for women and adolescents, and potentially undermining the Maputo Protocol.

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