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The hidden tax burdens that keep menstrual hygiene products out of the price range

By Graham Kajilwa | 1h ago

New NAYA Kenya and UNFPA report call for menstrual products to be zero-rated for VAT.[File, Standard]

When Kenya removed Value Added Tax (VAT) on sanitary towels back in 2004, the move was applauded locally and globally, as this was the first country to scrap this tax on such crucial products.

It came following intense lobbying from social entrepreneurs, rights groups and health advocates.

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