To support girls in marginalised and hard-to-reach communities, a team from Dada Digital Initiative, joined by volunteers, travelled about 64 kilometres from Kiserian town to Naserian Primary School on the morning of Thursday, 28th May.
The visit marked Menstrual Hygiene Day, with the goal of improving access to menstrual hygiene products. Learners and representatives from neighbouring schools also attended.
The outreach focused on ensuring that girls can manage their menstrual health with dignity, stay in school during their periods, and continue learning without shame or interruption.
Naserian Primary School Head Teacher Kelvin Nzova explained that the school has been working with limited supplies of sanitary pads, prompting the request for support.
> “We intend to share some of these pads with girls in neighbouring schools who are facing similar challenges… the support will extend beyond Naserian Primary,” he said.
Mr. Nzova emphasised that when girls feel assured of support, they are more confident to interact with their peers without fear, stigma, or embarrassment. He also noted that the sanitary products would be distributed and used responsibly to benefit more learners.
Speaking during the initiative, Mr. Boniface Gor, CEO of Digimatt Solutions Limited and the Founder of Dada Digital Initiative, highlighted growing concerns around teenage pregnancy in the region. He noted that about 2,000 cases have been recorded, with Kajiado West Sub-county among the most affected areas, stressing that education is a key protective factor against early pregnancy.
Through the drive, Dada Digital Initiative and its volunteers raised 50 boxes of sanitary pads, with an additional four boxes donated by WorldServe.
Following distribution, separate sensitisation sessions were held for boys and girls to reinforce menstrual health knowledge and encourage respectful behaviour.
– The girls’ session covered personal hygiene, proper use of sanitary pads, and self-care during menstruation, with strong emphasis on staying in school and making informed wellbeing choices.
– The boys’ session focused on menstruation and puberty, aimed at reducing stigma and demystifying misconceptions. Learners were encouraged to avoid body shaming and to support girls, while also discussing respect for girls’ spaces at school and at home.
Overall, the sessions promoted mutual understanding between boys and girls while reinforcing the importance of respect, dignity, and education for every learner. The initiative is expected to improve girls’ attendance and wellbeing in the area.
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