Dignity in Every Girl”: Hon. Gathoni Wamuchomba Joins Mamake Boaz Pads in Empowering Kibera’s Young Queens
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By John Kariuki
Kibera, Nairobi
A powerful wave of hope and empowerment swept through Kibera as Hon. Gathoni Wamuchomba joined forces with the Mamake Boaz Pads Initiative to mentor young girls and champion menstrual dignity, breaking barriers that have long hindered girls’ confidence, health, and education.
In an emotionally charged event, the legislator engaged with school-going girls, delivering not just sanitary products but messages of self-worth, resilience, and ambition. The initiative, led by Mamake Boaz Pads, a grassroots movement committed to ending period poverty in Kenya, seeks to ensure that no girl misses school or feels ashamed because of a natural biological cycle.
“We are here to tell our girls that their period should never be their prison. You are powerful, intelligent, and deserving of every opportunity,” said Hon. Wamuchomba as she addressed the girls and community members gathered.
With dignity kits in hand, smiles on faces, and inspiration flowing freely, the day became more than a donation drive. It was a bold stand for bodily autonomy, mental empowerment, and gender equity.
Hon. Wamuchomba, known for her vocal advocacy on women’s and children’s rights, took time to sit with the girls, hear their stories, and encourage them to chase their dreams despite the daily struggles of life in an informal settlement.
She praised Mamake Boaz Pads for their unwavering commitment to menstrual health advocacy, especially in vulnerable communities. “You are changing lives quietly, yet so powerfully,” she noted. “Every pad you provide is a barrier broken, and every conversation you spark is a stigma shattered.”
The initiative also included candid sessions on menstrual hygiene, self-confidence, and the importance of education. Volunteers and educators from Mamake Boaz created a safe, non-judgmental space where girls could ask questions freely and learn from role models who have walked a similar path.
At the heart of the event was a shared message , that dignity is not a privilege, but a right. And when girls are equipped with both information and affirmation, they are unstoppable.
As the event closed, Hon. Wamuchomba reaffirmed her commitment to supporting similar programmes across the country. “When you empower a girl,” she said, “you unlock the potential of an entire generation.”
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