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Fathers take charge of breastfeeding to improve child health in remote parts of Kajiado

Leparaku ole Kilalo speaks at Ildamat Village in Kajiado Central, August 3, 2023. [Boniface Okendo, Standard]

Breastfeeding was not a major concern for the first-time father, who eagerly waited to cuddle his bundle of joy.

All that Leparakuo Ole Shilalo wanted was to have his baby, and walk home together with his wife Edna, ready for celebrations to usher him into fatherhood as per the Maasai culture.

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