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Blankets, rags will replace sanitary pads, women say

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Some women joined protestors in Homa Bay town over sanitary pads cost (James Omoro, Standard).

Women are accusing the government of taking them back to dark days of using blankets for menstrual hygiene.

The government initially proposed taxation on sanitary pads. However, the taxes were withdrawn due to public outcry.

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