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Why Kenya must amend the penal code and decriminalise suicide attempts

Kenya stands at a critical moment in its mental-health journey. As the country takes steps toward recognising suicide as a public-health issue rather than a criminal offence, it is essential that Parliament passes the proposed amendment to the Penal Code. Decriminalising suicide attempts is not just a legal reform — it is a humane, scientific, and socially responsible shift that will save lives.

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