# How men with female surnames are standing up to ridicule in Kenya

- Published: 2026-07-11T23:27:45Z
- Updated: 2026-07-12T15:53:59Z
- Section: World
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c75ygy71wdgo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Tags: BBC News · World
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Children often inherit their father's first name as a surname, but traditions are changing and causing upset.

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