Menstrual hygiene remains a significant challenge in Marsabit County, due to factors such as limited access to sanitary products, inadequate water and sanitation infrastructure, and prevailing cultural stigmas.

Due to limited access to sanitary pads, many girls in Marsabit County rely on sexual partners for menstrual products, exposing them to increased risks of pregnancy, STIs, and exploitation.

A 2023 study revealed that sanitary pads were available in only 30.8% of public health facilities, 16.7% of faith-based facilities, and 12.5% of private facilities in Marsabit County, indicating a substantial gap in accessibility.

In Kenya, approximately 65% of women and girls experience challenges in accessing menstrual health and hygiene management (MHM) products, leading to "period poverty" and missed school days.

This silent crisis forces 42% of schoolgirls to miss school during their periods, robbing them of their education and potential.