Description
This is a petition against the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Health, challenging constitutionality of the National Reproductive Health Policy 2022-2032 due to procedural and substantive elements.
The Policy was passed on 5th July 2022, the culmination of a process that the Petitioners contend was unconstitutional for want of public participation. The Policy that was passed contains various unconstitutional provisions, the implementation of which will greatly violate the rights of Kenyans, particularly with respect to the right to reproductive health.
Current Status
Updated October 18, 2024
Further hearing of the petition – 29 January 2025
Previous Updates
Hearing on 18th September 2024.
Women Link Worldwide indicated that they wish to put in an application for joinder. The courts confirmed that all parties have complied with directions for service upon each other. The matter to be forwarded to the judge for further directions. Mention date is 30th October 2023.
The Court has directed that the parties appear for a mention on 5th June 2023.
The Court has directed that the parties appear for a mention on 21st November 2022.
