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| Bungoma Woman Rep Catherine Wambilianga launching the distribution of 990k sanitary pads |
Bungoma county woman representative Catherine Wambilianga has launched an ambitious initiative aimed at distributing 990,000 sanitary pads to schoolgirls. Bungoma Woman Rep Catherine Wambilianga launching the distribution of 990k sanitary pads. 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. 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.
by Amos Khaemba
