Kenyan county governor, Johnson Sakaja, has introduced a policy that allows female employees to take two days off a month for period pain. The policy, which took effect in December 2025, aims to improve productivity and well-being among employees. Critics have argued that the policy 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. Critics argue that such policies recognize menstruation as a workplace health issue. The Nairobi county governor implemented the policy using a cabinet decree and an internal memo from the human resource office.