Kenyans Support Women’s Autonomy in Marriage and Reproduction Decisions, but Divided On Abortion

Majorities say schools should teach sex education and schoolgirls who get pregnant should be allowed to continue their education.

Key findings

• Majorities of Kenyans say women should be able to decide for themselves whether and when to marry (79%) and the timing and number of children to have (66%).
• Support for women’s autonomy in marriage and childbearing decisions is particularly strong among women and economically well-off respondents.
• Most Kenyans (91%) think learners who get pregnant or have…