Women earning more than men spark subtle tension in offices

While the cultural weight of gender and pay plays out in offices, economists argue that the conversation must be anchored in hard numbers and sectoral realities.

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As more women ascend to high-paying positions in Kenya, traditional notions of income, power, and gender roles are being quietly but profoundly challenged, both in the workplace and at home.

Recent data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) reveals that 92 percent—or 14,268—of newly registered top earners were women, a development that has narrowed the gender pay gap at the executive level.

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Note: The results are not exact but very close to the actual.