Nairobi County Government has approved a new policy granting women employees two menstrual off days per month. This move aims to improve staff wellbeing and productivity, formally integrating menstrual health support into the county’s human resource framework.

• 65 to 80 percent of women experience menstrual pain, with severe symptoms affecting productivity.
• The policy was approved during a Cabinet session chaired by Governor Johnson Sakaja.
• Women constitute more than half of Nairobi County’s workforce.
• The policy aligns with commitments to gender equality and decent work, with implementation by the Public Service Management subsector and the County Public Service Board.
• Countries like Zambia, Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, and Spain have similar menstrual leave entitlements.