Why Suicide Attempt Survivors May No Longer Face Jail in Kenya ​​

 

Kenya is poised for a significant legal and social shift as lawmakers move to decriminalise attempted suicide, signalling a decisive transition from punitive justice to a care-centred approach to mental health. 

The proposed reforms represent one of the most progressive steps in recent years toward recognising mental distress as a public health concern rather than a criminal offence.

At the heart of the reform agenda is the planned repeal of Section 226 of the Penal Code, a colonial-era provision that has long criminalised attempted suicide. READ MORE..................

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