Men do not typically help in these activities, as they may travel to the urban areas in search of jobs, which are scarce. In addition, many women in Kenya do not have the ability to negotiate the number of children they want. The decision is still made by the husband or the family of the husband.
Young girls face unequal treatment in the society.
A law was recently passed to ensure that girls who become pregnant while in high school can return to school after having their child. Still, lack of child care and money to support the child may force the young woman to stay at home, regardless of her new legal rights. Dr. Florence Manguyu, Pediatrician 2.