60 per cent of Nairobi women fear marriages, a new report by the Mwelekeo Insights has revealed.

According to the report, the women believe that marriage would negatively impact their freedom.

The remaining 25 per cent see marriage as a positive change to life while 15 per cent were neutral about marriage.

A further 59 percent of the women who took part in the survey believe that marriage is not necessary for a fulfilling life, while 41 percent believe that it is an integral step toward one. 67 per cent of highly educated and career women in Nairobi do not consider marriage a priority while 33 per cent of lower education levels are likely to prioritise marriage.