Political leaders in Kisii have been urged to desist from using sanitary pads as incentives to win the favor of women during the electioneering period. Speaking during the Menstrual Hygiene Day celebrations at Kereri Girls High School on the outskirts of Kisii town, Egerton University Gender Specialist Dr. Magdalene Gesare claimed that some leaders were hoarding the vital commodity and using it as a bargaining chip to woo voters. Dr. Gesare challenged the stakeholders to ensure the sanitary towels are distributed to school-going girls free of charge and in a timely manner to keep the girls engaged in school. She added that sensitization forums are key to promoting menstrual hygiene, eliminating period stigma and overcoming period poverty.
“STOP USING PADS AS POLITICAL BAIT”, KISII LEADERS WARNED•
