On April 24, 2023, Kenya's Court of Appeal overturned a 2022 ruling that had affirmed the right to access abortion, reigniting a contentious legal debate. The case originated from a teenager who sought medical help for pregnancy complications. A doctor provided emergency post-abortion care, leading to the acquittal of the medical staff by the high court, which had previously ruled that access to abortion was a fundamental right under the constitution. However, the recent ruling by the Court of Appeal stated that abortion denies a child the right to life and is prohibited except in limited circumstances, such as when the mother's life is at risk. This ruling contradicts the earlier high court decision, which deemed the arrest and prosecution of women and healthcare providers unconstitutional. The appeal was supported by local faith-based organizations and the attorney general, who argued that the high court ruling distorted constitutional balance. The Center for Reproductive Rights criticized the ruling as a setback for reproductive rights, indicating plans to appeal to the Supreme Court of Kenya. Abortion remains a significant public health issue in Kenya, with an estimated 792,000 induced abortions occurring between April 2023 and May 2024, according to a report by the Ministry of Health and other organizations.