Should President Uhuru follow suit? Zambian government makes provision for monthly holiday for women during menstruation

Women in Zambia no longer need to make prior arrangements to be absent from work as new labor law allows them to take a day off each month.

The Southern African country made a provision in its labor law to create “Mother’s Day”; a holiday that allows female workers to take a day off from work each month.

The new law has sparked unending debate as critics argue that the law will lead to low productivity in women as they can get off from work at short notice.

Female workers are also likely to ‘abuse’ the law; they may be tempted to play the system as employers can’t prove whether they are on period or not.

Employers may also be hesitant to hire female workers since they can be prosecuted if they deny women the entitlement of Mother’s Day.

Should the Kenyan government follow suit and enact such provision in law?