Men are confronting masculinity norms by actively participating in childcare, bonding and emotional support.
In Kenya, women logged 25.8B hours of unpaid care work in 2021 vs. men's 4.8B, even as fathers push for equal parenting. Policy data shows childcare programs lift women's employment by 5–47%—a direct input for HR leaders designing parental leave and D&I strategy.
By Moraa Obiria
Senior Gender Journalist
What you need to know:
Kenyan fathers are embracing caregiving roles while confronting economic pressures, stereotypes and emotional struggles during parenthood.
They are redefining fatherhood as equal parenting strengthens families, improves wellbeing and eases mothers’ postpartum burdens significantly.
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