A reports by local media says three employees of a well-known food manufacturing company in Kenya have been arrested after allegations surfaced of them forcibly stripping female staff members to ascertain their menstrual status.
Brown’s Food Company expressed deep regret over the incident, emphasizing that such actions are not in line with the company’s established procedures and values.
The incident gained public attention when Senator Gloria Orwoba highlighted it through a Facebook post, condemning the company for period shaming and sexual harassment. The controversy arose when a senior company official discovered a sanitary towel in the wrong disposal bin.
According to Senator Orwoba’s post, the official proceeded to gather female employees from the department in question, urging them to admit to the incident. When these attempts were unsuccessful, it is alleged that the senior official demanded that the women strip in order to verify their menstrual status.
In response to these serious allegations, Brown’s Food Company has suspended the accused individuals pending a thorough investigation. The company is committed to addressing the matter transparently and ensuring appropriate action is taken to uphold accountability.