Abstract Background Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is critical for infant health and development during the first six months of life. However, employed mothers often face workplace-related challenges that contribute to EBF cessation before the recommended six months. Evidence specifically examining predictors of EBF cessation among employed mothers in Somalia remains limited. This study aimed to assess the prevalence and predictors of EBF cessation among employed mothers in Mogadishu, Somalia. Me