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Abortion In Kenya
Abortion in Kenya is prohibited with the exception of certain circumstances including danger to the life and health of the expectant mother, and rape. Unsafe abortions are a major cause of deaths and health complications for women in Kenya. Legislative policy and legal status The Constitution Abortion in Kenya is regulated by Article 26(IV) of the Constitution of Kenya, which states that: The 2010 Kenyan constitutional referendum that introduced article 26 broadened access to abortion by allowing it for maternal health reasons. Prior to the 2010 referendum, criminalization for abortion was common, especially that of abortion providers. A well-known court case in Kenya took place in 2004 where three healthcare workers were charged with murder after performing an abortion in the ''Republic v. Nyamu and Others'' case. Although access has been broadened by Article 26, due to the lack of specificity in the rhetoric of the 2010 clause in the Constitution debates about abortion in K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kenya Debate Ignites Over Issue Of Unsafe Abortions
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