About Us

In Kenya, thousands of bright, capable girls are being denied their right to education by something as fundamental as menstruation. Period poverty and the shame surrounding it keep girls out of school, derail their dreams, and limit their futures. Ubinti exists to change this reality.

In September 2019, this crisis became impossible to ignore. Jackline Chepngeno, a 14-year-old girl at Kabiangek Primary School in Bomet County, took her own life after being shamed by her teacher for soiling her dress during her first-ever menstruation. While 77 packets of sanitary pads sat unused in the deputy headteacher’s office, Jackline faced humiliation instead of help.

Her death sparked nationwide protests and social media campaigns demanding an end to period poverty. For those working in Kenya’s rural communities, her story revealed the visible tip of an nvisible crisis affecting thousands of girls.

Even where government programs exist, supply chains remain unreliable and equitable pad provision is not assured.

In 2017, Kenya passed legislation requiring the government to provide free sanitary towels to schoolgirls. Two years later, Jackline’s death revealed the painful gap between policy and reality.

In 2020, Ubinti was founded around a fundamental truth: one-time interventions and unreliable supply chains cannot solve period poverty. Girls need pads every month, predictably and reliably, delivered with dignity rather than shame.

Binti is a bright girl from a rural village who dreams of becoming a teacher. When her family couldn’t afford sanitary pads, she resorted to using old rags, missing school days every month and falling behind in her studies.

A Ubinti subscriber changed her life. Through our platform, a supporter subscribed on Binti’s behalf, ensuring she receives sanitary pads delivered monthly. Today, Binti attends school every day regardless of her cycle. She’s thriving academically and pursuing her teaching dream with confidence.

“The difference comes down to access: consistent, reliable, dignified access to something as basic as menstrual products.”

Your contribution can change a girl’s life. Whether you choose to donate, sponsor, or partner with us, you’re helping end period poverty and give girls the freedom to dream.