Flexibility Kenya’s employers risk jail for failing breastfeeding mothers Proposed legislation mandates lactation rooms, nursing breaks, and flexible working iStock.com/Antony Trivet Photography Image Chantelle Cloete Reporter Thursday 05 November 2026 Kenya is strengthening workplace protection for breastfeeding mothers making it mandatory to provide lactation facilities, breastfeeding breaks, and flexible working. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access For more on legislative change across the globe, see the IEL Monitor – IEL’s forward-looking tracking tool that covers developments in labour and employment law around the world. You might also like... Health & Safety Amazon’s warehouse policy puts breastfeeding rights under the spotlight DEI Why the federal PUMP Act is a win-win for employers and nursing workers Discrimination New mother denied Walmart promotion, EEOC allege in gender and race suit Compliance India tightens rules on POSH compliance, maternity benefits