By Lydia Ngoolo
Over 40 needy girls residing within Mwingi town have received sanitary pads from a form one student who used her pocket money to buy the pads.
Tracy Kanini a student at Alliance Girls Highschool said most of the things leading to a high rate of pregnancy among her peers are caused by a lack of basic needs like sanitary pads.
“Some parents may think this can’t be the cause but just imagine a girl has no pads and her periods are on, what will she do when approached by the malicious men? she will just accept the offer which will solve one problem and pave way for lifetime problem,” she said.
She wondered for how long will young girls’ lives be ruined by the men who take advantage of every worse situation instead of helping without expecting anything in return.
She appealed to parents to give their children enough parental love and basic needs since many end up seeking it elsewhere and that’s where they meet with men who lure them to their heinous act.
She called upon the government to make sure that girls are not lacking such essential things in their life even during this time of pandemic crisis.
A form four student Juliana Vaati and one of the beneficiaries thanked the girl for her efforts. She said times are hard during the Covid-19 pandemic and many girls are suffering silently at home.
“I am calling upon other girls to stay at home and avoid all the baits used by men. Nothing is permanent and we shall overcome all the problems. I, therefore, urge girls not to fall prey to men because of sanitary towels,” said Vaati.
She added that one should use a piece of old cloth and wash it or dispose it of if she has other pieces than to misuse their bodies.
However, Vaati observed that nobody has died for failing to apply oil on their bodies.
“You may look like a lizard now but shine in the future let’s control our glutton for things we can’t afford” added Kanini.
