What Kenyan men want in a woman?

Most Kenyan men also want their ideal woman younger than them, shorter than them and earning less money than what they make. Even then, they are willing to let her share in making financial decisions but few would brook her familys deep involvement in their relationship.

What are the gender roles in Kenya?

Kenya is highly patriarchal in the rural areas of the country. Girls and boys will have fairly separate upbringings, with each being taught the duties and obligations specific to their gender. Women are often expected to be obedient to their husbands as well as not to challenge or disagree with his views.