Advocates and educators say menstrual stigma, lack of sanitary products and poor sanitation in informal settlements continue to disrupt girls’ education and dignity during their periods.
Organisers say the event aims to raise USD 10,000 to support the construction of sanitation facilities in informal settlements across Africa, with Kenya serving as the initial focus market.
Half of Kenyans lack safe sanitation as aid-led solutions fail; a market-driven model now reaches millions, reframing the crisis as both a public health emergency and economic opportunity.
A recent report revealed that only 21 per cent of teachers in public junior schools are trained in STEM subjects