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Menstrual Hygiene Day

Menstrual Hygiene Day was celebrated at Enkare Nairowua Primary School in Narok County. This year’s theme was “together for a period friendly world.” The Nayiari team joined the County Government of Narok leadership, and other partners in reaffirming our commitment to breaking the stigma around menstruation, advocating for improved menstrual hygiene access and education. for you.

According to a 2022 World Bank study, 65% of girls and women in Kenya cannot afford sanitary pads due to poverty (this in itself causes a myriad of other issues related to access). In addition to the high cost of menstrual products, many face barriers such as lack of clean water and sanitation, persistent taboos, and a culture of silence that surrounds menstruation. These challenges severely limit access to accurate information and proper menstrual hygiene management. Inadequate water for example, prevents proper handwashing after changing pads, which can lead to infections and this may deepen feelings of shame and isolation.

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At the county level, significant progress is being made to demystify menstruation and improve menstrual health. Both the County and National Governments have taken steps to ensure that menstrual products are accessible to school-going girls. However, the need far outweighs available resources. That is why Nayiari, in partnership with the County Government and other stakeholders, is committed to bridging the gap. Our mission is to end period poverty and stigma, and to promote access to menstrual products especially for indigenous women and girls, in the counties where we work. We aim to ensure that every girl can manage her period with safety, dignity, and confidence.
Additionally, parents, and especially fathers, are being urged to be part of the solution by helping to normalize menstruation and ensuring that, as providers, they include menstrual hygiene products among the essential items they bring home. Their involvement is crucial in breaking the silence and creating a supportive environment for girls both at home and in the community.
As part of this year’s celebration, Nayiari donated 120 menstrual hygiene kits, which were distributed alongside contributions from other partners. In her speech, Her Excellency Agnes Ntutu, the First Lady of Narok County, emphasized that “no girl should have to choose between her period and her education.”

Together, we are making steady progress toward a future where menstrual hygiene is recognized as a basic human right, not a privilege.

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