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.
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