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High Court declares abortion illegal but permissible on conditions

Justice George Odunga at Milimani Court on March 28, 2018. He was part of the judge bench that declared abortion illegal but procurable only if life of the mother is at risk. [George Njunge /Standard]

The High Court has ruled that abortion remains illegal in Kenya and will only be permissible when the life of the mother is at risk, as a result of pregnancy.

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