Religious leaders join crusade for repeal of law on attempted suicide

Members and partners of the Mental Health Champion initiative participate in an 8km suicide awareness and prevention walk in Nairobi on September 27, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

The push by psychiatrists and mental health fraternity to repeal Section 226 of the Penal Code which criminalises attempted suicide has gained momentum.

This is after religious leaders issued a call for the urgent repeal of the law, saying it is outdated, unjust, and a barrier to saving lives.