Life after prison: Kenyan fathers rebuild lives after years of incarceration

Little hugs her dad standing with a suitcase leaving for a trip. [Courtesy/GettyImages]

Fathers are often viewed as providers and protectors. In a child’s life, a father’s role is more than symbolic; his presence brings a sense of stability and security.

This Father’s Day, as many will embrace the bond they have had with their fathers over the years, others will be mending deep scars created when their fathers were incarcerated. As some fathers bond with their children, other fathers who were incarcerated are desperately trying to rebuild the bond that once was.