Three senior managers from the Limuru-based Brown's Foods were apprehended on Thursday following an alarming incident in which female employees were allegedly coerced into undressing while at work.

The shocking incident unfolded when a manager insisted on identifying the person responsible for improperly disposing of a sanitary towel.

The individuals taken into custody include the Quality Assurance Manager, Human Resource Manager, and HR assistant at the plant.

They are scheduled to appear in court on Friday to face charges related to this distressing episode.

The incident, which transpired on Tuesday, involved several female employees being compelled to strip naked due to the discovery of a used sanitary towel in an incorrect disposal bin.

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Authorities from the Gender office at the Tigoni police station conducted an investigation and found that this was not the first time a senior manager had subjected female workers to such humiliating treatment.

Senator Gloria Orwoba, who was the first to bring this incident to public attention, received a distress call regarding the matter on Monday night.

Taking to her social media platforms, Senator Orwoba shared details of the report she received.

"I got a report about an incident at Brown Cheese Company in Limuru that the Quality Assurance Manager had found a sanitary towel put in the wrong bin," Senator Orwoba stated.

"The manager allegedly got all the women from the team and told them to undress so that she could check who was on her periods so that they could punish them for putting the towel in that bin."

Despite Senator Orwoba's intervention, the situation escalated beyond her immediate influence.

Expressing her disappointment, she remarked, "It is unfortunate that the matter at Brownscheese Company in Limuru has escalated despite this morning's intervention through my office."

Senator Orwoba called on all institutions to prioritize the implementation of the Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) Policy in Kenya for the benefit of all stakeholders.

As the legal proceedings commence, the spotlight will remain on Brown's Foods and the justice system to ensure that those responsible for these degrading actions are held accountable.

The incident has prompted discussions about workplace ethics, gender equality, and the urgent need for robust policies to safeguard the dignity and well-being of employees.

This distressing incident serves as a stark reminder of the work that remains to be done to eradicate gender-based harassment and discrimination from our workplaces, emphasizing the importance of cultivating an environment that respects and protects the rights of all individuals.

The arrest of the three senior managers highlights the gravity of the incident at Brown's Foods.

The court proceedings, scheduled for Friday, will further scrutinize the alleged actions of the accused individuals.

As the case unfolds, it is expected that justice will prevail, shedding light on the broader issue of workplace misconduct.