This archive report was first published on 8 November 2019.
Mwalimu Rachel Speaks Out on Birth Control ¶
Mwalimu Rachel, a well-known Kenyan radio presenter, has sparked a public debate with her recent announcement about renewing her birth control implant. In a Twitter post on November 7, 2019, she expressed her frustration with the societal pressure and stigma surrounding birth control, stating that it is 'saddening' that some Kenyan women do not have the freedom to choose when they want to get pregnant.
According to Mwalimu Rachel, she was initially scared to renew her birth control implant, but her gynecologist reassured her that it was the right decision for her health and well-being. She believes that every woman should have the autonomy to make choices about her own body and reproductive health, and that access to birth control is essential for women's empowerment.
In a direct response to her critics, Mwalimu Rachel emphasized the importance of taking responsibility for one's own sexual and reproductive health, stating that 'kila mtu ajipange' (every person should take care of themselves). She also expressed her desire to be present for her son and to have the freedom to make choices about her own body.
Mwalimu Rachel's public outcry has sparked a wider conversation about women's reproductive rights in Kenya. As she so eloquently puts it, 'Ladies, find a method that works FOR YOU. It doesn't matter what the world says, women should do it for themselves because it is 'Liberating.'
