Beginning a new relationship or enhancing an existing one is an exciting experience, and as a world culture, the ways we express and give love are continuously changing. This situation exists in Kenya as well, particularly in light of shifting social standards around marriage and romantic partnerships.
These relationships can be opportunities to try new things, explore together, and settle down with someone you truly love. Modern love in Kenya now looks extremely different from how it used to.
It’s good to look at the statistics to show how much love and relationships have evolved in Kenya throughout time. You might be shocked to learn how many different kinds of partnerships exist in Kenya!
Relationship statistics for Kenya
According to research, falling temporarily and intensely in love with someone might persist for no longer than four months. After this, it’s likely that the sentiments are developing into love.
In Kenya, people are drawn to partners that have similar origins and traits (social, ethnic, educational, economical, etc.). Contrary to the reality that arranged weddings of the past established, many young Kenyans looking for committed partnerships place a high emphasis on relatable people.
In the past, it was customary for young women who had just come out of puberty to marry older men; however, the median age for women in Kenya getting married for the first time is currently 19.7 years.
The average age of men in Kenya starting their first
According to research, at least as of 2014, more than half of Kenyan couples reported routinely taking contraception. Couples who admitted to open communication about family planning also used contraception at higher rates.
Recent attempts to update antiquated laws point to a shift toward a more equal distribution of power between the sexes, particularly when it comes to marriage and having children. For instance, the Law of Succession Act (2012), The Marriage Act (2014), and The Prohibition of Female Genital Mutilation Act (2011), among others, all strive to increase the rights of women and punish those who violate them.
credits to Marie Miguel
