Dettol Partners with Nairobi County to Promote Handwashing Among Learners on Global Handwashing Day

-


Dettol, a leading hygiene and disinfection brand, has partnered with Nairobi City County to promote proper handwashing among learners as part of activities marking Global Handwashing Day 2026. The event, held at Moi Avenue Primary School in Nairobi’s Central Business District under the theme “Be a Handwashing Hero,” brought together more than 1,200 learners, parents and residents for interactive hygiene education sessions and practical demonstrations on washing hands with soap and water. Dettol also donated soap and handwashing stations to the school to help learners practise good hygiene at school and at home.

Speaking during the event, Reckitt Country Manager for Kenya and East Africa Expansion Mustapha Bugaje said the initiative aims to make handwashing a daily habit that protects children and families from preventable illnesses. Nairobi City County Deputy Director of Public Health Mackline Saitera welcomed the partnership, noting that combining hygiene education with access to soap and handwashing facilities would help improve public health. The initiative comes amid findings by the African Population and Health Research Center, supported by Reckitt, which showed that only 40 per cent of respondents in selected low-income areas of Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu and Nakuru always used soap when washing their hands. Dettol also highlighted its New Mums Programme, which reached more than 41,000 mothers across Kenya in 2026, providing essential hygiene knowledge to support healthier families and communities.

Popular posts from this blog

IGAD Executive Secretary Calls for United AI and Cybersecurity Strategy to Secure Horn of Africa

-
Image
By irene  The Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu, has issued a compelling call for regional collaboration in adopting artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity measures to safeguard the future of security, development, and digital resilience across the Greater Horn of Africa. Speaking during the Regional Consultative Seminar on Harnessing Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity for Security, Cooperation, and Resilience, Dr. Gebeyehu emphasized the transformative potential of technology when guided by ethical leadership and human-centered values. “Technology best serves humanity when we, as humanity, guide its development,” he said, while addressing dignitaries including Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for ICT Hon. William Kabogo and the Norwegian Ambassador to Kenya, H.E. Gunnar Andreas Holm. The IGAD chief cited AI as a critical tool in enhancing regional law enforcement capabilities, combatin...
Read more

Incoming Nairobi Women Representative Florence Kilasi Calls for Women-Centered Leadership During Donholm Church Service

-
Image
Incoming Nairobi Women Representative Hon. Florence Kilasi on Sunday joined congregants for a church service in Donholm, where she held engagements with women and youth on the importance of leadership that prioritizes empowerment and community development. Speaking during the gathering, Kilasi encouraged women to remain united and actively support leaders committed to uplifting families, creating opportunities for women, and initiating beneficial projects that improve livelihoods across Nairobi. The incoming Nairobi Women Representative emphasized the need for inclusive leadership that listens to the concerns of ordinary wananchi, especially women struggling with unemployment, economic hardship, and limited access to empowerment opportunities. Kilasi noted that women play a critical role in shaping society and should be at the forefront of leadership and decision-making processes. She pledged to champion programs aimed at empowering women economically, supportin...
Read more

Incoming Nairobi Women Representative Hon. Florence Kilasi Articulates Her Vision Before Leaders

-
Image
 Incoming Nairobi Women Representative Hon. Florence Kilasi has outlined her vision and manifesto for Nairobi residents during a leaders’ engagement forum attended by senior political leaders, among them Prime Cabinet Secretary Hon. Musalia Mudavadi. Addressing the gathering, Kilasi said her leadership agenda is anchored on empowering women, supporting youth and small businesses, improving access to healthcare, and strengthening community development programmes across Nairobi’s constituencies. She emphasized the need for inclusive leadership that prioritizes service delivery, economic opportunities, and social welfare, noting that women and young people should be at the centre of Nairobi's development agenda. Kilasi said her manifesto seeks to address challenges facing vulnerable families through expanded support for women groups, enhanced healthcare services, and initiatives aimed at creating employment opportunities for young people. The incoming Nairobi Women Represe...
Read more