Nairobi County, Kenya, launched a menstrual leave policy in December 2025, granting female government workers two paid days monthly for menstrual health.

Nairobi County in Kenya launched a menstrual leave policy in December 2025, granting female government employees two paid days off monthly to manage menstrual pain, becoming the first in East Africa. The no-questions-asked policy, integrated into existing leave systems, aims to boost well-being and productivity without financial or operational strain due to staffing redundancy. Governor Johnson Sakaja emphasized support for women workers, while employees report improved focus after taking leave. The move follows similar initiatives in Japan, Spain, South Korea, Indonesia, and Zambia, though stigma around menstruation persists in workplaces.