A man spotted walking alongside Kenya's Health Cabinet Secretary, Susan Nakumicha, has ignited a discussion by a section Kenyans following blogger, Lemiso Media House. The incident occurred during a meeting attended by the Health Cabinet Secretary in Nairobi, but it wasn't the presence of the man that caused a stir; rather, it was what he was carrying.

The unidentified man was observed walking behind the Cabinet Secretary, seemingly accompanying her, while carrying a handbag that many believed belonged to Susan Nakumicha herself. The photo has sparked mixed reactions regarding societal expectations and stereotypes surrounding the roles of men and women in professional settings.


While some individuals expressed discomfort at the sight of a man carrying a woman's handbag, citing traditional gender norms, others defended the act, emphasizing the importance of focusing on the task at hand rather than conforming to outdated gender stereotypes.

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Commentary on the social media post showed diverse opinions, with some users asserting that men should refrain from carrying women's belongings such as handbags as it undermines their masculinity, while others argued that professionalism should not be dictated by gender norms, and the man regardless of his gender, was simply doing his job.

The photo ignited discussions on gender roles, prompting some social media users to reflect on their perceptions and biases regarding gender roles.