Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja’s Cabinet has approved the introduction of two monthly Menstrual Health Days for women employees.
The development followed a Cabinet meeting chaired by the Governor which sought to anchor menstrual health support in county HR policies to enhance staff wellbeing and productivity.
The implementation will be led by the Public Service Management subsector in collaboration with the County Public Service Board.
Reports indicate that clear guidelines and sensitisation measures will be rolled out across all departments.
According to reports, the memorandum notes that menstrual health challenges, particularly dysmenorrhea, significantly affect women’s wellbeing and work performance.
According to studies, between 65 and 80 per cent of women experience menstrual pain, with many reporting symptoms severe enough to reduce productivity.
Women account for more than half of Nairobi County’s workforce, meaning the impact is reflected in reduced efficiency, increased presenteeism and compromised service delivery.
