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'He never showed suicidal signs,' says family of presidential escort unit officer

The family of a police officer attached to the Presidential Escort Unit has broken its silence following his death in Ruiru, saying they never suspected he was battling psychological distress

By Herman Kamariki 2026-07-30 16:19:04

'He never showed suicidal signs,' says family of presidential escort unit officer

Father of five dies by suicide in Naivasha

By Anthony Gitonga 2026-07-14 15:59:25

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Graves, crying families as cheap, killer liquor rules Kathonzweni

Two fresh graves. Two distraught families. Alleged poisonous cheap liquor. One local den and slow police investigations.

By Stephen Nzioka 2026-07-08 07:20:00

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When teens shut the door: Why adolescents retreat into their rooms during school holidays

When Teenagers lock themselves in it could be a sign of withdrawal during school holidays.

By Omelo Juliet 2026-04-10 11:02:00

When teens shut the door: Why adolescents retreat into their rooms during school holidays

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KCA bets on innovation to bridge Kenya's mental health gap

Innovation to curb Mental Health challenges in Kenya

By Juliet Omelo 2026-03-31 15:36:54

KCA bets on innovation to bridge Kenya's mental health gap

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Celebrities reveal their battle with alcoholism and mental illnesses

Entertainers are increasingly speaking out about their addiction to drugs and the worrying state of mental health in the industry.

By Tamara Patience
Apr. 14, 2022

Celebrities reveal their battle with alcoholism and mental illnesses

Lawyers raise concern over work-related mental stress, ask for help

Mental illnesses interfere with people’s ability to complete a physical job. The World Health Organisation estimates one in 10 people suffers from a mental disorder.

By Valentine Zablon
Apr. 8, 2022

Lawyers raise concern over work-related mental stress, ask for help

Blame the perpetrator not the victim, psychologists say

Assigning responsibility to the victim is in avoiding to admit that something just as terrible could happen to them even when they took precautions.

By Nancy Nzau
Jan. 20, 2022

Blame the perpetrator not the victim, psychologists say

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Perfectionism is actually a mental health disorder

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental condition characterised by unreasonable thoughts and fears.

By Rosa Agutu
Jan. 11, 2022

Perfectionism is actually a mental health disorder

Mental health ignored at COP28 despite huge impact, say experts

Studies have revealed that climate change contributes immensely to mental disorders. Experts warn of 'devastating consequences' due to lack of commitment by governments.

By Mactilda Mbenywe In Dubai
Dec. 14, 2023

Mental health ignored at COP28 despite huge impact, say experts

Mental healthcare to start at your doorstep

Kenya is banking on community health promoters to tackle mental health, amid concern about the high number of people suffering from mental illnesses.

By Mercy Kahenda
Oct. 23, 2023

Mental healthcare to start at your doorstep

You've lost someone you love: 4 signs you may need to seek grief counselling

Experiencing the grief brought on by the death of someone you loved is an emotionally challenging journey.

By The Conversation
Aug. 9, 2023

You've lost someone you love: 4 signs you may need to seek grief counselling

Smelling another's sweat can cure social anxiety

The study involved exposing social anxiety patients to chemo-signals obtained from sweat samples. Participants exposed to the odour samples responded better to mindfulness therapy.

By Nancy Nzau
Mar. 30, 2023