Articles On Mental Health

Sonko speaks a day after helping lay TV journalist Kimani Mbugua to rest
News .

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has urged young Kenyans to take mental health issues seriously and stop online bullying, following…

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“Social media is a scam, it’s not a real space”-Oga Obinna breaks down during Kimani Mbugua’s burial
HUMAN INTEREST .

When Oga Obinna wept openly at the funeral of his friend and former media colleague Kimani Mbugua, it was a…

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Suffering in silence: Reality of mental health challenges in newsrooms
HUMAN INTEREST, OPINION .

As the nation mourned the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, another tragedy quietly unfolded. Former Citizen TV and…

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When the safe space is longer safe: Suicide inside Kenya’s rehabilitation centres
HUMAN INTEREST .

Rehabilitation centers are supposed to be sanctuaries: places where people struggling with substance use, severe depression, bipolar disorder or other…

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“I have chosen to rest in the hands of God” – Kimani Mbugua’s father reveals his son’s final words
HUMAN INTEREST .

The young journalist Kimani Mbugua, once a rising star in Kenyan media, died on the night of October 14, 2025,…

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Heartbreaking end of Kimani Mbugua’s battle with mental health
HUMAN INTEREST .

As the world marks Mental Health Awareness Month, Kenyans were shocked by the death of journalist Kimani Mbugua, a victim…

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Kenya unveils bold health moves to address mental health
HEALTH .

Kenya’s Ministry of Health has unveiled two major initiatives aimed at strengthening patient safety and addressing mental health gaps, underscoring…

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Kenya’s silent mental health crisis: Can devolution deliver the breakthrough?
HUMAN INTEREST .

The 2025 Devolution Conference in Homa Bay, with the theme “For the People, For Prosperity:Devolution as a Catalyst for Equity,…

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Mentally sick woman sentenced for killing her six-month-old son in Kisumu
Crime .

A Kisumu Court has sentenced a mentally ill woman to three years’ probation with mandatory psychiatric treatment after she was…

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Robert Burale: How dad’s death affected him; silent struggles; men marrying ‘knives’ and single mothers claiming Fathers’ Day
Featured .

Renowned motivational speaker and pastor Robert Burale on Friday, June 13 night delivered an emotional and deeply resonant message that…

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Why mental health self-diagnosis is rising among Kenyans
HUMAN INTEREST .

Social media feeds are flooded with mental health content. TikTok videos explaining ADHD symptoms rack up millions of views, while…

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Kilifi: Partners help in establishing mental health clinics for over 7000 patients
Counties, News .

The Kilifi County government has partnered with Non-Governmental Organisations to construct mental health clinics in select sub counties so as…

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Prioritizing mental health in work place
HEALTH .

In the relentless pursuit of numbers and deadlines, we often forget that behind every key performance indicator, every target and…

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Explainer: Four types of mental health disorders
HEALTH .

According to WHO, mental health is a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of…

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Court rules attempted suicide no longer a crime in Kenya
HUMAN INTEREST, National News .

In a historic ruling, the High Court in Nairobi has declared the criminalization of attempted suicide in Kenya unconstitutional. Justice…

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