Why Kenyan men suffering domestic violence are afraid to speak out Experts say fear of ridicule and social expectations of male strength are preventing many men from reporting abuse. Gender Just now

Recognising that men in traditional African societies often suffer domestic abuse in silence, out of shame or fear of ridicule, he turned his pain into purpose, founding an organisation to mentor, counsel and speak for male survivors of intimate partner violence, creating a platform where men can seek help and share their struggles openly.

Findings from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics and public health studies on intimate partner violence show that the Nyanza and Western regions record some of the highest statistical prevalence rates of domestic abuse affecting men.

His story is one of many now emerging from a country only beginning to talk about it: men who suffer domestic and intimate partner violence, often in silence, out of fear of stigma, ridicule, or simply not being believed.