Digital creator Liz Jackson has sparked conversation online after publicly expressing her support for surrogacy and urging its legalisation and proper regulation in Kenya.
Taking to her Instagram stories in a series of posts, Liz made it clear that she would personally choose surrogacy if given the option.
“If I were given a choice between carrying a pregnancy myself and choosing surrogacy, I would choose surrogacy without hesitation,” she stated.
She emphasised that her stance is not rooted in fear of pregnancy, but in solidarity with women facing fertility challenges.
“It’s not about avoiding the pain of pregnancy, it’s about creating an opportunity to support women who struggle with fertility,” Liz explained.
According to the content creator, surrogacy should be viewed through the lens of compassion and empowerment.
“For me, surrogacy represents compassion, choice, and a chance to help another woman experience motherhood,” she noted, adding that Kenya needs clear laws to protect all parties involved.
“It’s time for surrogacy to be legalised and properly regulated in Kenya.”
Liz also addressed the broader debate surrounding reproductive rights, stressing the importance of women’s autonomy.
“People without wombs should not be the ones making decisions about women’s bodies. Reproductive choices belong to women, they deserve autonomy, respect and the freedom to decide what’s best for themselves,” she said.
Beyond policy, Liz shared her deep affection for children, revealing how emotional she becomes around them.
“I love kids. I even stopped going to children homes because I meet kids and I will feel bad for leaving them there. Empathy personality plus charity, deadly combination,” she added.
Currently, Kenya does not have a specific statute that governs surrogacy. Technically, the concept is not illegal in the country, but it is also not expressly regulated.
Surrogacy arrangements are treated as civil contracts—under the Law of Contract Act, enforceable but lacking codified protections. Liz wants this situation to change, and grey areas in matters governing surrogacy ironed out.
