Bungoma Woman Rep Starts Distribution Of 990k Sanitary Pads To School Girls: "Bleeding Is My Pride"

• Bungoma county woman representative Catherine Wambilianga said the provision of sanitary pads is aimed at keeping girls in school
• She stated that the lack of proper sanitary pads has contributed to high levels of absenteeism, especially among girls from poor backgrounds
• Wambilianga noted that the ambitious programme will target all schools across the nine constituencies in Bungoma county

Amos Khaemba, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.

Bungoma county woman representative Catherine Wambilianga has launched an ambitious initiative aimed at distributing 990,000 sanitary pads to schoolgirls.

Speaking on Monday, September 23, at Kapsokwony D.E.B Primary School in Mt Elgon constituency, Wambilianga said the programme was part of her broader project focused on keeping girls in school.

Is William Ruto sponsoring the programme

The second-term lawmaker emphasised the importance of menstrual hygiene, stating, "Bleeding is my pride."

She highlighted the critical issue of absenteeism among young girls, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, due to a lack of access to proper sanitary products.

"By providing sanitary pads, we are addressing a challenge that affects academic performance and confidence," Wambilianga said.

The lawmaker said that the initiative is sponsored by President William Ruto, underscoring his commitment to supporting girls' education.

Wambilianga announced that the pads would be distributed across all schools in Bungoma and urged school heads to collect the supplies from their respective sub-county directors of education.

She addressed the rising issue of teenage pregnancies, asserting that any boy found to have impregnated a schoolgirl would face legal consequences.

"The recent cases of schoolgirl pregnancies have deeply troubled me; anywhere I walk in the National Assembly, everyone talks about it", she added.

What Namalwa Chesoli said about early pregnancy in Bungoma

In related news, youthful politician Namalwa Chesoli decried the high level of underage pregnancy in Bungoma County.

Speaking in Webuye on Saturday, July 27, Namalwa slammed old men who have the habit of seducing underage girls.

Namalwa, who is the founder of Hers Haven Initiative, said it is disheartening to find a man aged 42 having an affair with a girl below 18 years.

The youthful politician and entrepreneur asked local administration not to be used to hide culprits found to have violated the rights of young girls.

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Bungoma woman representative Catherine Wambilianga

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