Reporter
There was silence at the Senate after Nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba walked into the premises clad in white trousers that were stained in blood.
The trouser had visible blood stains put intentionally to symbolize the struggles the girl-child undergoes in the society when it comes to managing menstruation.
The Senator gave notice of motion on Free Sanitary towels as she seeks to end what she said was ‘period poverty’ and menstrual health.
Reports indicate that many young girls in Kenya to not have access to sanitary products.
Many miss school at least a few days each month because they cannot afford menstrual products.
Some, including women, are unable to work for days at a time something that puts them at a disadvantage.
Reports indicate that some girls often share menstrual products.
This is one thing Senator Orwoba wants to fight, and what a better way than to live their life, by dressing like them.