Lilian Ng’ang’a Advocates For Six-Month Maternity Leave To Support New Mothers

Former Machakos County First Lady Lilian Ng’ang’a has sparked a national conversation on parental welfare, calling for an amendment to the law to extend maternity leave from three to six months. In a video shared on her Instagram page on Thursday, March 12, 2026, Ng’ang’a..

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Former Machakos County First Lady Lilian Ng’ang’a is advocating for an extension of maternity leave in Kenya from the current three months to six months to better support new mothers.

Advocates for extending maternity leave to six months.
Key person: Lilian Ng’ang’a, former Machakos County First Lady.
Proposal aligns with World Health Organization recommendations for exclusive breastfeeding and acknowledges the recovery period, especially after cesarean sections.