Nairobi's Menstrual Leave Policy Boosts Productivity

0:00Hey, it's Cory with the story, with Durham News today, your city, your news every day. Nairobi County and Kenya launched a new policy in December 2025, giving female government workers two pay days off each month for. Mentional discomfort. With more than half of their 18,000 employees being women, officials say it boosts productivity and staff well-being through a simple. No questions asked, system. Governor Johnson Sakaja championed the change and notes strong interest from Kenya's national government and other counties. He calls employees the biggest asset and argues that supporting women leads to better overall performance, with no added costs since roles have. Backups. Workers are responding positively. The Human Resources Manager reports at least 12 women in her department, including a senior director, took the leave in February and returned. Shaper than ever. One revenue officer shared that resting eases pain, cuts errors, and lifts output.

1:00This builds on global trends, like Japan's policy from 1947 or Spain's from 2023. In Africa, only Zambia offers one nationwide day without a doctor's note. Critics fear it could slow women's hiring, but backer see it as a smart workforce investment. A local gynecologist explains severe cramps hit about half her patients, causing vomiting, headaches, and total downtime for many. She praises the policy for giving women real rest to manage it, helping break workplace stigma. This story is made possible by our sponsor. Do not just listen to podcasts, get lost in them comfortably, solypilo.com.