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Originally published by Capital Newstop
October 25, 2025
22h ago
Kenyan consumers contest ‘toxic’ sanitary, diaper products in court
Over 2,800 Kenyan consumers have sued Procter & Gamble and Kimberly-Clark, accusing the global giants of misleading marketing and selling sanitary and baby products allegedly containing petroleum oil while labeled as “100 per cent Cotton.” The case is before the High Court in..
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Over 2,800 Kenyan consumers have filed a lawsuit at the High Court in Nairobi against Procter & Gamble and Kimberly-Clark, alleging their sanitary and baby products contain petroleum oil despite being marketed as "100 per cent Cotton". The petitioners claim these products expose millions to "toxic materials" and violate consumer rights and public health.
- The lawsuit seeks conservatory orders to halt the sale and advertisement of products like Always, Pampers, Kotex, and Huggies.
- Procter & Gamble faces interlocutory judgment for failing to respond within the 14-day directive issued by Justice Chacha Mwita on October 15, 2024.
- The petition also cites economic concerns, claiming Kenya loses over Sh60 billion annually importing petroleum-based products, while local cotton alternatives could generate over Sh100 billion.
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