Five Questions #006 – “If you show weakness, they'll use it against you” – Kenyan Man

In the sixth episode of our Five Questions series, a Kenyan man shares his views on masculinity, shaped by both traditional roles and modern realities. He reflects on the pressures African men face today — from navigating relationships with increasingly independent women to reconciling personal values with societal change. The man argues that while mentorship and education are essential tools for young men, maintaining strength and masculine clarity in relationships is equally important. His reflections, both personal and pointed, raise uncomfortable but necessary questions about how gender roles evolve — and who gets to define them.