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MPs in sharp division over petition outlawing suicide
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 13, 2024

While some lawmakers argued that decriminalisation of suicide is timely, others said that the decision will encourage more Kenyans to take their own l...

Silent scourge of self-harm among children, teenagers
Charity Kilei  |  May 22, 2024

There is a concerning trend where children seem to be imitating behaviours from movies, leading to adopting harmful tendencies.

Kenyan medical experts seek decriminalisation of attempted suicide
Charity Kilei  |  Mar 12, 2024

The medical professionals argue that viewing suicide as a criminal offence fails to acknowledge its underlying mental health complexities.

Mathari hospital stretched yet understaffed, in need of Sh3.6bn, MPs told
Charity Kilei  |  Mar 04, 2024

The hospital manages around 64,000 patients annually but challenges persist, including insufficient funding, policy implementation issues, and underst...

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