Most are forced to leave children behind, the NGOs say in the report titled "The Women and Matrimonial Property Rights in Kenya". Despite Kenya enacting laws to ensure equality of spouses in marriage and equitable distribution of matrimonial property, women continue to face challenges in acquiring property in their own name or jointly with spouses. In the events of death or divorce, women have little access to judicial and traditional dispute resolution mechanisms. They also face legal ambiguity that hinder their right to matrimonial property when they do. Sometimes, inconsistent interpretation and application of laws often result in discriminatory distribution of matrimonial property.

Source: The Star July 02, 2020 20:03 UTC