Every man who sires a child and does not provide maintenance shall be compelled by law to do so if a new law is assented to by the President.
This is after a new bill was proposed that will compel a father to deposit 50 percent of his monthly income with the child's mother.
The child support bill, sponsored by Thika Town MP Patrick Wainaina, will also see the government provide free DNA testing services to women seeking to prove paternity of their children.
"DNA services are expensive in this country. This is an all-important evidence needed to prove who sired their children," stated Mr Wainaina.
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“Majority of these women who suffer from the burden of single parenthood cannot afford it,” he added.
According to Mr Wainaina, the bill that is currently being drafted will ensure men become more responsible, especially on matters sex and parenting.
"Most men do not want to take responsibility for the consequences of their sexual escapades,” Mr Wainanina remarked.
“The burden is left on women. In some cases some of the kids born out of wedlock end up in the streets," he added.
Mr Wainaina further maintained that, if the bill was passed, it would also help reduce cases of HIV infections as men will be keen to use protection.
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However, it shall be interesting to see if the 12th Parliament that is dominated by men will pass the bill.
