Today, the High Court of Kenya delivered its judgment in Petition E490 of 2025, protecting adolescents engaged in consensual, non-coercive and non-exploitative peer sexual relationships from arrests and prosecutions. The Court: ➡️Directed investigative, prosecutorial and enforcement agencies to distinguish consensual adolescent peer relationships from exploitative or abusive conduct. ➡️Stopped the criminal proceedings against minors charged with defilement for engaging in peer sexual relations. ➡️Ordered relevant agencies in health, education, and child protection to ensure adolescents can access sexual and reproductive health information and services without fear of criminalization. This is a major win for adolescent rights in Kenya and we continue to advocate for their protection. #AdolescentRights #ReproductiveJustice #Kenya #ASRHR

As we share more memorable quotes from the conference, we invite you to engage with the ideas behind them. What do these messages mean for the future of adolescent and youth sexual and reproductive health and rights? How do they resonate with your own experiences, work, or aspirations? Share your thoughts in the comments and let us know which message speaks to you most. #RHNKPanAfricanConference2026

In a recent article by Streamline Feed, African leaders raised concern over the growing adolescent and youth reproductive health crisis across the continent, citing challenges such as teenage pregnancy, HIV infections, funding gaps, and barriers to accessing essential SRHR services. These were among the key issues discussed during the 9th RHNK Pan-African Adolescent & Youth SRHR Scientific Conference 2026 in Mombasa. The conversations reaffirmed the urgent need for evidence-based policies, increased investment, and meaningful youth engagement to ensure no young person is left behind. 📖 Read more: streamlinefeed.co.ke/news/af… #RHNKPanAfricanConference2026

Pregnancy should not mark the end of a girl’s education. Through the SHE SOARS project, we are working with partners to advance the rights of pregnant and parenting learners and support pathways back to education. The Ministry of Education’s School Re-entry Circular provides an important framework for ensuring that girls who become pregnant can return to school, stay in school, and complete their education. Now, the priority is accelerating implementation of the Circular at all levels of the education system, while addressing the stigma and barriers that continue to push girls out of school. Click to watch: youtu.be/fXp8TAxYQ0Q

Featured Article | @PeopleDailyKe The conversation on adolescent and youth sexual and reproductive health and rights (AYSRHR) continues to gain momentum across Africa. In today’s @PeopleDailyKe, @rhnkorg Executive Director, @nellymunyasia, highlights the urgent need for sustained investment in youth health, meaningful youth engagement, and stronger policy commitments to address the growing reproductive health challenges facing young people across the continent. The feature captures key discussions from the 9th RHNK Pan-African Adolescent & Youth SRHR Scientific Conference 2026, where experts, policymakers, researchers, and young advocates came together to explore solutions that can advance adolescent and youth wellbeing across Africa. Read the full article feature by @PeopleDailyKe here: epaper.peopledaily.digital/i… #RHNKPanAfricanConference2026

Legal uncertainty should never stand between people and essential healthcare. In this episode of the @SRHMJournal @Konyango_Martin our Associate Director, Africa Legal Strategies, reflects on the implications of the Court of Appeal decision and why legal clarity is essential for protecting access to reproductive healthcare and upholding constitutional rights. Listen to the full episode here: youtu.be/hoL8o811inU?si=DG0q…

An estimated 2,600 women and girls die from unsafe abortion in Kenya each year—a preventable tragedy often driven by barriers to accessing timely, quality and lawful reproductive healthcare.

Protecting access to essential healthcare is not just a public health priority; it is a matter of dignity, equality and the right to health.

Access to maternal healthcare is not a privilege—it is a right. The Government of Kenya’s commitment to expanding free maternity services for adolescent mothers is a timely step towards ensuring that no young mother is denied care because of financial barriers. As Africa continues to address the challenges of adolescent pregnancy and maternal health, investments in youth-responsive healthcare systems remain critical. This conversation echoed throughout the 9th RHNK Pan-African Adolescent & Youth SRHR Scientific Conference 2026, where delegates from across the continent emphasized the need for sustainable financing, equitable access to services, and policies that place adolescents and young people at the center of health and development agendas. 📰 Featured article by Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC): “Ministry of Health: Free Teen Maternity Care Damage Control.” Read more here: kbc.co.ke/ministry-of-health… #RHNKPanAfricanConference2026

Experts warn that civic space is tightening and funding is shrinking as Africa grapples with a growing adolescent sexual and reproductive health crisis. Teenage pregnancy, HIV, and maternal mortality remain major barriers for young people. Time for bold leadership and investment

Throughout the 9th RHNK Pan-African Adolescent & Youth SRHR Scientific Conference 2026, speakers, advocates, youth,researchers and leaders from across Africa shared insights, experiences and calls to action that continue to shape the conversation on adolescent and youth sexual and reproductive health and rights. Take a moment to reflect on these insights and tell us: which quote resonates most with you, and why? #RHNKPanAfricanConference2026

For young people, reproductive rights are not theoretical or ideological; they are lived experiences that shape health, safety, and futures.When rights are respected, young people access information, care & opportunities to thrive across the world. #SRHR #YouthRights @AAAZambia1

Day 3 of the #RHNKPanAfricanConference2026 was buzzing with energy. From engaging sessions and insightful conversations at the booth to meaningful exchanges with partners and advocates, the day was filled with opportunities to advance the sexual and reproductive health and rights of adolescents across Africa. As we head into the final day, we are excited to continue to champion and defend adolescents' reproductive health and rights. @rhnkorg

Vijana hoyeee!!! From leading sessions to sharing evidence, facilitating dialogue, documenting key moments, and driving engagement on and offline, youth at #RHNKpanAfricanConferenve2026 are showing what meaningful participation looks like when space is intentionally created and respected.