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As Kenya Bans Abortion, Pastors Urge Christians to Choose Life
By Julie Smyth at Christianity Today
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
Seven months before his firstborn daughter Peris’s wedding, Simon Kurgat, the pastor of Newlife Church in Trans-Nzoia County, Kenya, discovered she was three months pregnant. Kurgat’s wife noticed Peris throwing up her meals, sleeping throughout the day, and complaining of dizziness—then she confron
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Why this matters
The situation in Kenya highlights the complex intersection of faith, family, and policy in the context of abortion. With the ban on abortion in place, pastors like Simon Kurgat are playing a crucial role in promoting a culture of life and supporting women facing unplanned pregnancies. The fact that Kurgat, a pastor, was able to navigate this situation with his daughter and encourage her to choose life, underscores the influence that faith leaders can have in shaping attitudes towards abortion. As Kenya's ban on abortion takes effect, the role of churches and faith-based organizations in providing support services and counseling to women in crisis pregnancies will become increasingly important. The ability of these organizations to provide alternatives to abortion and promote a culture of life will be critical in addressing the needs of women and families affected by the ban.
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Category: missions ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: Christianity Today ·
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What is this story about? Seven months before his firstborn daughter Peris’s wedding, Simon Kurgat, the pastor of Newlife Church in Trans-Nzoia County, Kenya, discovered she was three months pregnant. Kurgat’s wife noticed Peris throwing up her meals, sleeping throughout the day, and complaining of dizziness—then she confron
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