The situation revealed problems such as the donor’s sperm being used more often than national regulations allowed in some countries. There is a lack of global regulations on the number of offspring per donor, enabling large sperm banks to exceed national limits by selling internationally. Reports indicate that in Belgium, where the limit is six families, the donor’s material was used to create about 38 families.
In Kenya, sperm donation is increasing in popularity with individuals and couples facing infertility following increased awareness of fertility treatments like in-vitro fertilisation (IVF), and the potential for financial compensation for donors. A significant number of financially independent, career-focused single women are also opting to have children without waiting for marriage, driving demand for donor sperm. Same-sex couples also use these services.
