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Originally published by The Standard BusinessAugust 12, 2026
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The hidden tax burdens that keep menstrual hygiene products out of the price range
Kenya’s sanitary towel tax policy is under renewed scrutiny, with a new NAYA Kenya and UNFPA report calling for menstrual products to be zero-rated for VAT...
✨ Key Highlights
A new report by NAYA Kenya and UNFPA is urging the Kenyan government to zero-rate Value Added Tax (VAT) on menstrual hygiene products.
- The report highlights hidden tax burdens that make these essential products unaffordable.
- NAYA Kenya and UNFPA are key organizations advocating for this change.
- Kenya previously removed VAT on sanitary towels in 2004, a pioneering move at the time.
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