Friday, March 13, 2026 - Former Machakos County First Lady and rapper Julian’s wife, Lilian Ng'ang'a has sparked debate after calling for Kenya’s maternity leave to be extended from three months to six.
In a candid TikTok video>>>, the mother of one argued that the
current 90-day allowance under the Employment Act 2007 is simply not enough for
mothers to heal and bond with their newborns.
By law, Kenyan women are entitled to three months of paid
maternity leave, while fathers receive two weeks of paternity leave.
Afterward, employees must return to their roles or similar
positions.
She believes this timeline forces many mothers back to work
before they’ve fully recovered - especially those who undergo Caesarean
sections, which often require longer healing.
“Three months is too short for mothers to heal and properly
take care of their babies,” she emphasized.
Beyond recovery, she highlighted the importance of bonding,
breastfeeding and monitoring infant health during those crucial early months.
She noted that many babies begin complementary feeding at
six months, suggesting maternity leave should align with this developmental
milestone.
Employers in some sectors already offer extended leave
through internal policies, but the statutory minimum remains three months.
@lillian.nganga I know maternity leave does not apply to all because of different circumstances but for those in the bracket I've described, what are your thoughts? #Motherhood #LillianNganga #KenyanTikTok🇰🇪 ♬ original sound - Lillian Nganga
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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