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Nairobi's Paid Menstrual Leave: A Global First

Nairobi's Paid Menstrual Leave: A Global First

Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · The Daily News Now!

March 21, 20261m 31s

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Nairobi County introduces paid menstrual leave for female employees, aiming to boost productivity and support worker health. This policy, launched in December 2025, allows two days off each month without additional paperwork. Governor Johnson Sakaja champions the change, with interest from the national government and other counties. The global trend supports this move, with Japan, Spain, Indonesia, South Korea, and Zambia offering similar benefits. Nairobi tracks early results, demonstrating how small adjustments can lead to wider reforms.

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