The National Government has commenced distribution of 1 049 280 Sanitary towels to primary school girls in Kakamega.
The Sanitary towels will be distributed to all girls in Public Primary and Junior Secondary Schools across the county.
Speaking during the Madaraka Day Celebrations County Commissioner Meru Mwangi said the exercise is part of efforts by the government to ensure government 100 per cent enrollment, 100 percent retention and 100 per cent completion of school.
According to the County Director of Gender Vincent Okeya each girl will receive eight packets of the Sanitary towels.
He said the program is meant to end period shame and enable girls to attend schools and concentrate in class.
“We don’t want our girls to remain behind in education due to menstrual health and hygiene. The program will cushion them from absenteeism and hence improve on school performance,” he noted.
The Director said the targeted girls in primary school are those from class 5 to class 8 and teachers will be in charge of issuing the pads.
By Moses Wekesa and Jimnacington Chadiba
