Mental health Stories

Violence is a normal part of life for many young children: Study traces the mental health impacts
The Conversation  |  Nov 18, 2025

One of the clearest findings was that multiple exposures compounded the risk. Children who experienced both domestic and community violence were at pa...

Why are so few environmental criminals on Interpol’s ‘most wanted' list?
The Conversation  |  Nov 17, 2025

Interpol’s red notices are one of the few ways to understand international law enforcement priorities. When nations submit a red notice, these alerts...

Rwanda lifts eight-year ban on South African agricultural products
New Times  |  Nov 15, 2025

The ban had been imposed in December 2017 on the importation of meat, dairy and milk products, fruits and vegetables from South Africa.

Talanta Sports City Stadium 66 per cent complete, set for opening on February 2026
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 14, 2025

CS Mvurya highlighted that complementary infrastructure works, including rail connectivity, road upgrades, utilities, and other supporting facilities,...

Court confirms public notice in pesticide ban petition, allows farmers to join case
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 13, 2025

The petitioners contend that the continued circulation of these agrochemicals violates key constitutional rights, including the right to life (Article...

Pneumonia crisis in Kenya: Thousands of children at risk in informal settlements
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 12, 2025

Thousands of Kenyan children under five are dying from preventable pneumonia due to malnutrition, air pollution, and delayed medical care.

British firm discovers gold worth Sh683 billion in Kakamega
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 12, 2025

Shanta Gold has submitted an environmental impact assessment (EIA) to the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) for the Kakamega project, a...

Cabinet unveils new pricing framework to curb infrastructure costs
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 11, 2025

The Cabinet approved the dualling of the 23.5km Muthaiga-Kiambu-Ndumberi road, expanding the existing two-lane highway into a dual carriageway complet...

CJ Martha Koome swears in sports disputes tribunal members, calls for fairness and integrity
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 10, 2025

Chief Justice Martha Koome urges newly sworn-in Sports Disputes Tribunal members to deliver fair, independent, and timely justice, boosting transparen...

Ken Saro-Wiwa’s legacy lives on: Nigeria’s Niger Delta still battles oil pollution 30 years after his death
DW News  |  Nov 10, 2025

Three decades after Ken Saro-Wiwa’s execution, the Niger Delta remains scarred by oil spills and broken promises, as activists say the late environmen...

Senators, governors clash looms over new County Oversight Bill
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 10, 2025

The Bill, sponsored by Narok Senator Ledama Olekina, seeks to create a framework for senators to oversee the allocation, collection, use, and manageme...

Thousands of Kenyan children risk death as pneumonia diagnosis and treatment fail
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 09, 2025

Only 39 percent of Kenyan health workers can properly diagnose and treat severe pneumonia, leaving thousands of children at risk.

Senate urges swift action on Kenyans stranded in Russia, gender violence, mental health, and illegal construction
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 09, 2025

Nominated Senator Hamida Kibwana sought urgent clarification from the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare regarding Kenyan youth who trave...

When birth brings heartbreak: Mothers share their stories of children with deformities
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 05, 2025

Many mothers in Kenya face isolation, stigma, and emotional trauma after giving birth to children with deformities, highlighting gaps in maternal ment...

Government orders all sugar re-packagers to register by November 17 to curb substandard products
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 04, 2025

The Kenya Sugar Board said the registration will help enhance traceability, tighten quality control and curb the sale of adulterated sugar in the mark...

Police officer shot dead while guarding exam container in Turkana
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 04, 2025

During the attack, the examination container remained untouched, and officials confirmed that the day’s exams proceeded without interruption.

‘Plant trees, not trouble’: Eastleigh official urges unity in climate and crime fight
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 03, 2025

Assistant County Commissioner Mohamed Adow Hadi calls on residents to plant trees, follow building rules, and help curb rising youth crime across East...

Explainer: As mental health challenges rise, here is what you need to know about antidepressants
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 02, 2025

Mental health challenges are a growing concern both globally and in Kenya, highlighting the increasing need for treatments such as antidepressants.

IGAD reaffirms support for Somali-led peace efforts at Arta Peace Conference 25th anniversary
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 30, 2025

The 2000 Arta Peace Conference brought together more than 2,000 delegates and produced the first post-war Somali constitution, marking the rebirth of...

Expatriate exodus reshapes Nairobi housing market, driving rents down and property prices up
Alfred Onyango  |  Oct 30, 2025

A surge in expatriate departures following aid cuts has eased rental prices across Nairobi, yet strong local demand continues to push up the cost of d...

IEBC unveils tough new rules for recalling underperforming MCAs
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 29, 2025

The rigorous requirements indicate that only petitions with substantial backing and strong evidence will move forward, limiting frivolous or political...

Mental health advocates call for community-based support as economic strain deepens
Zainab Saidi  |  Oct 28, 2025

Kenya’s leading psychiatric facility, Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital, has reported a surge in cases linked to economic hardship.

How to talk to your kids about mental health
Charity Pancras  |  Oct 26, 2025

Listen attentively and speak less so your child feels truly understood.

Sudan among countries facing widespread mine and explosive contamination – UN report
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 23, 2025

The severe humanitarian impact of explosive ordnance contamination has rendered some land unsuitable for cultivation and increased the risk of civilia...

Data gaps threaten Kenya’s health goals as key indicators on mental health, drugs go unmeasured
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 21, 2025

The brief highlights that 11 indicators remain untracked because data is missing, outdated or not disaggregated by gender, age or region, obscuring th...

National Assembly nullifies additional Treasury directives on eGPS enforcement
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 21, 2025

The committee emphasised that funds appropriated for the 2024/25 financial year had already been disbursed and directed that project implementation co...

Doctors Without Borders sounds alarm as mentally ill detained in South Sudan prisons
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 20, 2025

With few psychiatrists and no proper facilities, desperate families in South Sudan are turning to prisons to confine loved ones battling mental illnes...

Nine common household items that could be silent killers
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Oct 19, 2025

Awareness and simple changes can reduce exposure to these hidden household toxins, protecting your health and that of your family.

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