This archive report was first published on 22 August 2019.
Kenyan rapper King Kaka, whose real name is Kennedy Ombima, has embarked on a 4-day charity walk from Nairobi to Nakuru to raise funds for sanitary towels. The initiative, dubbed 'Bank On Me Menstrual Walk 2019,' aims to keep 100,000 girls in school by providing them with sanitary towels.
King Kaka started the walk on Monday, August 19, 2019, in Nairobi. He has been updating his fans on social media, sharing videos and updates on the walk.
Through the initiative, King Kaka plans to provide sanitary towels to girls in need, keeping them in school. He has called on Kenyans to support the initiative by providing financial aid to buy the sanitary towels.
On the first day, King Kaka and his support team covered 36 kilometers, but the walk has become tougher as the days have progressed. They have had to endure the cold weather in Naivasha and King Kaka has even injured his leg, but he remains determined to finish the walk.
According to statistics on the website 'Bank On Me Menstrual Walk 2019,' 88% of girls in remote Kenyan schools have no access to sanitary pads. One in three girls misses approximately four days of school a month due to no access to sanitary pads. On average, a female spends up to Sh 300,000 on sanitary pads in their lifetime.
The walk will end with a major concert in Nakuru town on Saturday, August 24, 2019. King Kaka has called on Kenyans to support the initiative by donating to the cause. 'Join us or go to our website BankOnMe.co.ke or Paybill 894889, Account Number 'Menstrual Walk.' Remember Sh600 keeps one girl in school for a whole year,' King Kaka said.
