Adolescent girls in Kenya face significant challenges in managing their menstrual health and hygiene, stemming from inadequate knowledge, limited access to menstrual products and hygienic facilities, and ensuing stigma. These barriers disproportionately affect vulnerable girls, undermining their education, health, well-being, and social participation. The International Centre for Reproductive Health-Kenya (ICRH-K), with support from USAID and UNFPA, conducted a study in 2024 to understand menstrual health and hygiene management (MHHM) practices and challenges in Kenya.

This policy brief is published with support from the Embassy of Denmark in Kenya. It summarizes the key findings of the study and calls on Kenyan policymakers and lawmakers to champion transformative policies, ensure the allocation and effective spending of resources, and foster multi-sectoral collaboration to improve menstrual health outcomes for all girls. Addressing these critical gaps will ensure that all girls can manage menstruation with dignity, empowering them to thrive and fully participate in society.