Dettol, in partnership with the Nairobi County Government, has held a hygiene sensitisation campaign among learners in Nairobi to mark Global Handwashing Day.
This year’s theme, “Be a Handwashing Hero”, underscores the importance of making handwashing with soap a simple yet powerful habit to prevent disease and promote health.
The event, held at Rising Star Shining Academy, brought together school kids, teachers, and community members who received training and Dettol bar soaps to encourage proper hand hygiene practices.
“Global Handwashing Day resonates deeply with our mission at Dettol, to be a true Handwashing Hero. For decades, Dettol has been committed to educating communities about the importance of hand hygiene as a simple but effective way to prevent illness,” said Mustapha Bugaje, Country Manager, Reckitt Kenya.
“We are proud to collaborate with the Nairobi County Government, a key partner in driving community health and hygiene initiatives across the city.”
Dettol’s community programmes focus on sustaining good handwashing habits through school outreach, community engagement and point-of-sale education. The brand continues to invest in initiatives that ensure access to quality hygiene products and promote public health nationwide. Through our Reckitt Catalyst program, we’re driving innovation in sanitation by supporting social enterprises with KSH 3 million in seed funding. These investments empower grassroots organizations in the WASH and health sectors to scale transformative hygiene solutions.”
According to data from the Ministry of Health, approximately 85 per cent of schools in rural areas and informal settlements lack adequate handwashing or hygiene facilities, while another 13 per cent face limited access to clean water and soap, as of January 2024. Poor sanitation and hygiene conditions significantly affect school attendance, especially for adolescent girls, and contribute to illnesses such as diarrhoea and cholera.
“We commend Dettol for their continued investment in hygiene education and their partnership with Nairobi County in promoting cleaner, healthier learning environments,” said Dr Robert Kariuki, Sub-County Medical Officer of Health, Ruaraka.
“Good hygiene is the first line of defence against many preventable diseases, and through collaborations like this, we are empowering our children to take charge of their health and that of their communities.”
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