City Hall unveils lactation room to support breastfeeding mothers
Nairobi County Government has unveiled a new lactation room at the City Hall Customer Service Centre, providing a safe, private space for breastfeeding mothers.
In a statement on Wednesday, February 19, 2026, Nairobi County Chief Officer for Citizen Engagement and Customer Service, Geoffrey Mosiria, said the launch marks a significant step toward creating public spaces that are more caring, inclusive, and responsive to families’ needs.
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The initiative, in partnership with Wow Mom, provides mothers with a comfortable environment where they can nurse or express milk with dignity while accessing County services.
“No mother should ever feel forced to choose between caring for her child and fulfilling her responsibilities,” he stated.
The facility is open to all lactating mothers visiting City Hall, underscoring Nairobi’s commitment to becoming a family- and child-friendly, inclusive city.
Menstrual off days
This comes a few months after the Nairobi County Government approved the introduction of two menstrual leave days per month for women employees, formally adopting the policy as part of the county’s human resources framework.
The approval followed a cabinet session chaired by Governor Johnson Sakaja, during which the cabinet proposed anchoring menstrual health support within the county’s HR policies to improve staff well-being and boost productivity.
The memorandum highlights that menstrual health challenges, particularly dysmenorrhoea, significantly affect women’s wellbeing and work performance. Studies cited indicate that between 65 and 80 per cent of women experience menstrual pain, with a considerable number suffering symptoms severe enough to impair productivity.
Women make up more than half of Nairobi County’s workforce, meaning the impact is reflected in reduced efficiency, increased presenteeism and compromised service delivery.
Until now, menstrual health had not been recognised in existing HR policies, often forcing women to report to work while unwell. The newly approved policy addresses this gap by allowing two monthly Menstrual Health Days, providing structured support without imposing additional financial strain on the county.
According to the cabinet position paper, the policy is evidence-based and aligns with the county’s commitments to gender equality, decent work and inclusive governance. It notes that even modest recovery of productivity losses would yield significant institutional benefits.
Implementation will be undertaken by the Public Service Management subsector in collaboration with the County Public Service Board.
