Civil society groups in Kenya are raising alarms over the legal uncertainty surrounding abortion laws, which they argue is creating significant barriers for women and girls seeking essential reproductive healthcare.

• An estimated 792,694 induced abortions were recorded in Kenya in 2023, highlighting abortion as a major public health issue.
• Sharon Amanda of the Reproductive Health Network Kenya and David Omega of the Centre for Reproductive Rights are among the key figures advocating for clearer legal frameworks.
• Conflicting interpretations of the Constitution (Article 26(4)) and the Penal Code, further complicated by a 2026 Court of Appeal decision, are leaving both patients and healthcare providers in a difficult position.