Surrogacy is a fertility treatment in which a woman carries and gives birth to a child for another person or couple. In Kenya, surrogacy is a growing field, with more and more people seeking out surrogates to help them start or expand their families. However, surrogacy is a complex and sensitive topic, and there are a number of legal, social, and ethical considerations that need to be taken into account.

There are two types of surrogacy: traditional surrogacy and gestational surrogacy. In traditional surrogacy, the surrogate mother is artificially inseminated with the intended father’s sperm, and the surrogate carries and gives birth to the child. In gestational surrogacy, an embryo is created using in vitro fertilization (IVF) and is then transferred to the surrogate’s uterus, where the surrogate carries and gives birth to the child.

In Kenya, surrogacy is not explicitly regulated by law, and there is no legal framework in place to govern the process. However, the Kenyan government has expressed concern about the growing trend of surrogacy in the country and has called for the establishment of a legal framework to regulate the practice.

There are a number of different organizations in Kenya that offer surrogacy services, including fertility clinics, law firms, and agencies. These organizations typically work with intended parents and surrogates to facilitate the surrogacy process. The intended parents and the surrogate typically enter into a surrogacy agreement, which outlines the terms and conditions of the surrogacy arrangement.

The surrogacy process in Kenya typically begins with the intended parents and the surrogate meeting with a fertility specialist to discuss their options and make a plan for the surrogacy. The surrogate is usually given fertility drugs to stimulate the production of eggs, and the intended father’s sperm is used to fertilize the eggs through IVF. The resulting embryos are then transferred to the surrogate’s uterus, where they will hopefully implant and grow into a healthy pregnancy.

Throughout the surrogacy process, both the intended parents and the surrogate will receive medical care and support from the fertility clinic. The intended parents may also be required to pay for the surrogate’s medical expenses, as well as any other costs associated with the surrogacy.

Once the baby is born, the intended parents will typically take custody of the child, and the surrogate will have no legal rights or responsibilities to the child. However, the surrogacy agreement may include provisions for the surrogate to be involved in the child’s life, if both parties agree.

Surrogacy is a controversial topic in Kenya, and there are a number of ethical and legal concerns that need to be taken into account. Some people argue that surrogacy exploits women and treats them like incubators, while others argue that surrogacy gives couples who may not otherwise be able to have children the opportunity to start a family. Ultimately, the decision to pursue surrogacy should be made carefully and with full consideration of all the potential risks and benefits.