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Like condoms, menstrual hygiene products should be free, activist says

A pack a Month founder Jackline Saleiyan demonstrates how to use reusable pads during a menstrual hygiene training in Kajiado. [Courtesy, A Pack a Month]

Many girls and women across the country are still struggling with access to menstrual hygiene product, a group of activists have said.

Led by 'A pack a Month' founder Jackline Saleiyan, the activists said despite the ongoing celebrations on World Menstrual Hygiene Day, access to affordable and sanitary hygiene products remains a bigger challenge.

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