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Pregnancy counts in division of matrimonial property, says judge

Justice Matheka says it's unfair to find housewives contributed less or nothing (Shutterstock)

A judge has said judicial officers should factor in the nine months a woman carries a baby in her womb while presiding over disputes on distribution of matrimonial property.

Justice Teresiah Matheka is of the view that courts should factor this as work.

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