Surrogacy: Intersection of Law, Science, Technology and Society

As Kenya navigates rapid social change alongside evolving medical technologies, surrogacy has emerged as one of the country’s most complex and least understood legal frontiers. What protections exist for intended parents, surrogate mothers, and – most critically – the child? Where does Kenyan law stand, and where are the gaps?

In this interview, we speak with Dr Muthomi Thiankolu, SC, one of Kenya’s leading legal minds, to unpack the legal, ethical, and constitutional questions surrounding surrogacy in Kenya. Drawing on deep legal expertise and practical insight, Dr. Muthomi clarifies what the law says today – and what reforms may be urgently needed for tomorrow.