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Wombs for hire: Inside the dark business of surrogacy and why Kenya is attractive

By The Standard January 18, 2026

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Wombs for hire: Inside the dark business of surrogacy and why Kenya is attractive

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With the cost of living biting deeper and jobs slipping further out of reach, a growing number of women are becoming desperate and are now turning to arrangements once considered rare and alien, just to make a living.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekFact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.Unlock Full AccessUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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