Kotex denounces Karen Nyamu’s claims of partnership discussions

Sanitary products maker Kotex Kenya has denounced claims by Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu that her team has been in talks with the company for a prospective partnership.

The controversial politician on Sunday announced on social media that Karen Nyamu Foundation had held “a series of meetings” with Kotex towards a deal that would see schoolgirls in Nairobi’s underprivileged areas receive free tampons.

“My foundation has had a series of meetings with Kotex Kenya to negotiate on a good deal so that we supply free tampons in schools, particularly in our slums and I'm so excited,” Nyamu wrote alongside a photo of her smiling, posing next to an SUV.

But in a post on its social media pages, Kotex dismissed Nyamu’s claims as fake.

“Kotex hereby confirms that no discussions or conversations have taken place with Karen Nyamu. Any assertions regarding a prospective partnership involving Kotex are entirely false,” the company wrote.

The company said they do not engage in “any political affiliations or endorsements”.