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Kenyan appeal court overturns ruling that affirmed the right to abortion

26 Apr 2026, 09:31 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)
Kenyan appeal court overturns ruling that affirmed the right to abortion
Credit: editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

A Kenyan appeals court has overturned a landmark ruling that access to abortion is a fundamental right. In Kenya, where abortion is legal but widely taboo, the decision could push more women and girls toward unsafe, backstreet procedures. Still, some say the court made the right call.