Kubamba TV show host Kambua. She is donating sanitary pads to girls to keep them in school. [Photo: Kambua/Facebook]
Gospel artist and TV presenter Kambua has embarked on a project to donate sanitary towels to girls in schools in the country.
The Kubamba TV show host said her aim is to ensure that the girls will not miss school during their monthly menstrual cycles in the future.
In a post on her Facebook page, Kambua revealed how difficult it was for her to learn about sanitary towels.
She gave a testimony of how her first-time encounter with the sanitary towels was embarrassing.
“My little stash of menstrual necessities. When the same "stuff" was spread out on my bed by my mom many years ago I felt- embarrassed, overwhelmed, and very uncomfortable. Honestly, it took me years to accept that the menstrual cycle is a NORMAL, and very NATURAL occurrence. I now see that the feelings of shame are a result of negative cultural views. I know now that even though it may be a little messy, painful and in some ways inconvenient, it is definitely nothing to be embarrassed about,” she posted.
Sharing similar experiences as many girls do, the singer said she wants to dignify the stigma the menstrual periods bring and offer pads to girls who are not in a position to access one.
“I've heard of heartbreaking stories of girls who miss schools days because of the fear that periods bring fear of staining and being mocked. Some of these girls cannot afford sanitary towels or even panties. So they stay home and make do with cotton wool, toilet paper, pieces of cloth, etc.,” she added.
Her touching post led to women opening up about their horrible experiences and have offered to offer support behind the project.