Kenyan county governor, Johnson Sakaja, has introduced a new policy allowing female employees to take menstrual leave for government employees in Nairobi, allowing them to take two days off a month to deal with the pain and discomfort of menstruation. The policy aims to improve productivity and well-being among employees. Critics have argued that this could discourage employers from hiring more women, but Sakaja argues that women perform better when supported. He also stated that women's rights are not anti-productivity but an investment in their workforce. The new policy took effect in December 2025 and is a “no-questions-asked, no-forms-filled” arrangement. It offers paid leave alongside the usual sick and annual paid leave.