This archive report was first published on 12 December 2019.
Abortion: The Unspoken Reality in Kenyan Marriages ¶
Published on December 12, 2019
Women in Kenyan marriages are increasingly seeking abortion services, often due to pressure from their spouses or the consequences of infidelity.
Veronicah's story is a testament to this trend. She discovered that her blood sister was having an affair with her husband, leading to a physical altercation and threats of involving her parents.
Carol, Veronicah's sister, dropped the matter to avoid bringing shame to the family but later found herself pregnant. She opted for an abortion, citing the 'disgusting situation' she was in.
However, what happens when a woman is pressured by her spouse to abort? Mary's story is a tragic example. Her husband did not share her dream of having a family and threatened to leave her if she kept the baby.
Eventually, Mary gave in to her husband's demands and underwent an abortion, which she now regrets. She believes the marriage will never be the same again.
Patricia's experience is another heart-wrenching tale. She underwent an abortion due to complications that arose after the procedure, leaving her with a thin womb and two miscarriages.
Nancy Kaloki's story is a cautionary tale of the consequences of abortion. She sought solace on social media after constant quarrels with her husband due to childlessness, only to find herself pregnant and opting for an abortion.
Dr. Ken from Eldoret corroborates the statistics, stating that men are often involved in the decision to abort. He shares a personal experience of a married woman and her husband who visited him to carry out an abortion on their 8th child, despite already having seven kids.
