Kenyan socialite and beauty entrepreneur Huddah Monroe has sparked a major online debate once again after questioning why women, particularly mothers, are assigned night-shift security jobs in Kenya.
Her remarks, shared through Instagram Stories and widely reposted by entertainment platforms, ignited mixed reactions and reopened national conversations on gender roles, worker safety, parenting, and equality in the workplace.
Huddah’s Emotional Appeal: “It Breaks My Heart”
In her posts, Huddah expressed concern for female security guards working overnight in unsafe environments.
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“Every time I see a female security guard at night breaks my heart! Hii kitu imenisumbua sana! All my friends know, I just hate it,” she wrote.
She argued that seeing women outside buildings in the middle of the night felt “wrong” and emotionally disturbing.
Calls for Employers to Rethink Shift Allocation
Huddah went further, suggesting a restructuring of roles in the security industry to give women daytime roles and men nighttime duties. Her reasoning was rooted in caregiving patterns and the demands placed on mothers.
“Let women work day time and let men do the night shift solely because of nurturing their children!”
She highlighted the daily routine of many mothers waking up early, preparing children for school, and working full days arguing that night duty disrupts parenting rhythms and exposes women to unnecessary security risks.
The Single-Motherhood Debate
In a separate Instagram Story, Huddah claimed that most women in Kenya are raising children alone:
“Not forgetting 80% of females in Kenya are single parents. Their kids need them.”
Though the figure is not supported by official statistics, her message resonated with followers who believe society often underestimates the emotional and financial burden placed on single mothers.
- Mixed Reactions: Applause, Criticism & Calls for Balance
- Her comments triggered a large and diverse reaction online.
- Supporters Praised Her for Highlighting Women’s Real Struggles
- Many fans said Huddah touched on an issue “people don’t talk about enough.”
@254_mummygum:
“For the first time, Huddah has said something important 👏. MTU anacha mtoto daycare usiku aingie kazi, na labda hata ananyoyesha. Babies are given uji as early as 3 months 😢.”
@deneo._:
“She makes sense if you listen keenly 😍.”
Others echoed that night shifts are especially dangerous for women due to unsafe transport, exposure to harassment, and long commutes.
Critics Accused Her of Reinforcing Gender Stereotypes
Some users pushed back, arguing that adults women included should have the freedom to choose shifts based on pay, convenience, or preference.
@rex_rozz:
“What a man can do a woman can do best! We’ve got single fathers too and nobody speaks about that 😂💔💁.”
@marvin_jr_jay:
“Where is the equality? You’ll demand equal pay, right? Also, think about it well. Don’t men need to be with their children?”
Others described her remarks as “traditional” and said the goal should be flexibility and fairness not assigning shifts by gender.
A Larger Debate About Work, Safety, and Parenting
While Huddah’s comments were emotional and personal, they tapped into a broader national conversation:
- The safety of night-shift workers
- The pressure on single parents
- Gender equality versus gender-specific expectations
- Working conditions in Kenya’s security sector
As reactions continue to pour in, her statements have revived attention on an industry often overlooked and on the growing debate about how workplaces can balance safety, equality, and parental responsibilities in a changing society.
