Nairobi, April 8 -- Kenyan women seeking maternal health services are being subjected to non-consensual pelvic exams, forced sterilisation, and unnecessary caesarean sections without their consent, a new report has found.

They are also being restrained in health facilities if not being pressured and manipulated into accepting medical interventions or procedures they do not want or need.

This is according to a report by the Association for the Physically Disabled of Kenya (APDK), Center for Advocacy and Awareness on the Rights of Youth- Africa (CAARY-AFRICA), Nguvu Collective and partners.

The findings lift the lid on how medics in 27 counties deliver medical services without dignity and respect.

"68 per cent of the incidents were gros...