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University students engage learners at Kaharo Girls High School in Murang’a County on Menstrual hygiene on June 8, 2026. [Courtesy]
Concerns have been raised on lack of access to sanitary products, inadequate menstrual health information and deeply rooted cultural stigma have contributed to absenteeism among school-going girls.
In some communities, menstruation remains a taboo subject, leaving many girls vulnerable to shame, discrimination and poor health outcomes.
Today, however, institutions are increasingly taking a whole-community approach to addressing the challenge. Recent activities marking World Menstrual Health Day saw organizations hold awareness walks, community dialogues, school outreach programmes and sanitary pad distribution drives across several counties.
