In Kenya, 65% of girls and women cannot afford sanitary pads due to poverty. One in every 10 Kenyan adolescent girl ends up missing school during her menstruation period. This in time affects her performance. In this episode, we shine a light on Ebby Weyime. A Kenyan actress, model & entrepreneur. As she works towards […]

 A recent report shows that in Kenya, 7 girls die each day as a result of unsafe abortion, while close to 21,000  women end up in hospitals every year, with complications.  It is evident that the gag-rule on abortion-related serviceshas put a strain on procuring one. Join our reporter Lorna Andisi as she follows up […]

No more days of shame for young girls from the Slums of Mukuru who experienced degrading situations when they had their menstrual cycle. Now they learn when their period is coming. And an innovative idea of manufacturing reusable sanitary towels is coming to their rescue.

No more days of shame for young girls from the Slums of Mukuru who experienced degrading situations when they had their menstrual cycle. Now they learn when their period is coming. And an innovative idea of manufacturing reusable sanitary towels is coming to their rescue.

Lack of sanitary pads means no school for many girls in Korogocho and other slums. They loose four days school every month during menstruation. Not affording the pad they stay home out of embarrassment. It leads to low self esteem and poor grades. So it is a good project to distribute pads among girls. Your reporter […]