Catholic activists in Kenya, organized under CitizenGO Africa, have launched a campaign against IPAS Africa Alliance, a women’s reproductive health group. They accuse IPAS of promoting abortion through misleading channels—publishing abortion pills in pharmacies, schools, and slums under the guise of “healthcare,” despite Kenya’s laws protecting unborn life.
Campaigns Director Ann Kioko decried IPAS’s activities as reckless and exploitative. She claims the group, backed by foreign funding, is effectively turning pharmacies into illegal abortion outlets—distributing pills without medical scans, prescriptions, or doctor supervision, and delivering them via WhatsApp or anonymous vendors. Many recipients are vulnerable minors, she warns.
Kioko detailed the human cost of these actions, describing women who bleed and suffer trauma alone when complications arise. She stressed that these are not genuine healthcare services but dangerous operations disguised as aid, driven by profit rather than compassion.
IPAS’s influence, she added, extends beyond Kenya—operating in Uganda, Nigeria, Malawi, and South Africa. Activists say the campaign is especially pronounced in underserved regions where teens have limited access to medical care. Social media promotions further normalize abortion among youth, bypassing parents and community structures under the banner of “choice.”
CitizenGO’s August 18 petition calls for immediate government investigation and accountability. Kioko urges Kenyans to defend cultural values and pro-life laws, rejecting IPAS’s campaign. “Let’s safeguard maternal health, protect our youth, and uphold Kenya’s moral integrity,” she says.
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