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By Standard Media
Aug 23, 2024

Marketers, supermarket sued in pads, diapers advertising row

Have you ever seen an advertisement for sanitary pads, panty liners, tampons, and baby diapers indicating that they are soft and made from cotton?

Well, a case has been filed disputing what millions of Kenyans are told on television, radio, or the Internet.

Joseph Mwai, a lawyer, claimed in his case before the High Court Judge Chacha Mwita that the information provided for these crucial items for women was misleading and deceptive.

Mwai sued Procter and Gamble, which he claims supplies the Always brand of pads and Pampers. He also filed a case against Kimberly-Clark (Huggies) and retailer Carrefour.

He said the message is that the products are soft, like cotton, and safe for use by newborns and children.