Kenya Decriminalizes Suicide in Landmark Move for Health Justice - African Feminism (AF)

Kenya Decriminalizes Suicide in Landmark Move for Health Justice - African Feminism (AF)

On November 8th, 2024, I lost a dear colleague, Charity Muturi, to suicide. The initial news reached me through social media, where a post reported an “unidentified woman” had died by suicide. The way the post was framed perpetuated harmful stereotypes and stigmas that society often attaches to suicide. As someone who has tirelessly advocated for ethical media reporting on mental health issues, including suicide, I found myself frustrated and de…