Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu on Monday, July 1, decried political isolation after a menstrual hygiene products company denied reports of working with the politician’s foundation.
Karen Nyamu had earlier stated that her foundation had held a series of meetings with the company to supply free tampons to schools, especially in the slums.
Excited about the deal, Senator Nyamu had stated that she was able to achieve that despite Kenyans accusing her of supporting unfavourable tax policies.
After she made the statement, thousands of Kenyans threatened to boycott the product.
“We confirm that no discussions or conversations have taken place with Nyamu and any assertions regarding a prospective partnership are entirely false,” the company stated.
The hygiene products company while emphasising its commitment to championing women’s progress for all Kenyans noted that it did not engage in any political affiliations or endorsements.
Senator Nyamu stated that despite the statement from the company, she would continue championing women’s rights.
“You do not have to agree with my political affiliation but you can appreciate this noble cause my foundation has taken up to expose our girls to alternative feminine hygiene products like tampons and period cups,” she remarked.
With Kenyans accusing her of posting a non-existent deal, she defended herself by stating that in the past she had announced projects which later turned out successful.
“Sometimes companies forget political figures are also people and what we do to impact the community is bigger than ourselves,” she spoke of the rejection by the hygiene products company.
She alluded that the company likely made the decision to disown working with her due to the backlash received.
Despite the setback, Senator Nyamu remarked that she would continue looking for other avenues to ensure the dream of free tampons for school children came to fruition.
