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In March, a judge called on Parliament to fast-track laws that provide access to safe abortion. His decision was appealed by DPP Noordin Haji and a Christian organisation.
Experts are now urging the Executive to pull its part and entrench progressive sexual and reproductive health policies to match with the times and the law.
Court rules Penal Code not consistent with the Constitution and the right to abortion is a fundamental right but it can't be said to be to be absolute
THE STANDARD RIFT VALLEY The late Musa Magodo, who founded the Magodo International Ministries [Photo: Courtesy] Millionaire Archbishop Musa Magodo will finally be buried at his matrimonial home at Gataka, Kajiado County. Justice Lydiah Achode yesterday ordered that the body that had been lying at Umash Funeral Home be released to Gladys Ingaiza for burial. At the same time, the court ordered Ingaiza to consult with Magodo’s other widows Margaret Makungu and Gladys Nekesa and the bishop’s father and brother on burial plans. The Family Court’s verdict on where the Magodo Ministries Archb...
THE STANDARD NATIONAL Former Chief Justice David Maraga [Courtesy] Under the 2010 constitution, Kenya had five years to enact laws ensuring no more than two-thirds of members of elective public bodies are of the same gender. And on Wednesday, the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) argued the August House cannot escape the wrath of the law for its failure. LSK president Nelson Havi, in his submissions before a five-judge bench, was of the view that Covid-19 cannot stop the country from conducting by-elections once the President sends the MPs home. “Failure by Parliament to enact two-third gender ru...