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Rugby star Dennis Ombachi: I have Struggled with Mental Disorder and Depression for Many Years

Kenya Rugby Sevens Player Dennis Ombachi became the latest public figure to go public with his struggle against bipolar disorder and depression. In a

June 2, 2021

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My Story: I Suffered from Depression, Suicidal Ideations for 20 years

For nearly two decades, 34-year-old Sheilla Akwara battled mental illness and attempted to take her own life. She talked to Nation about her journey

April 19, 2021

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Rachel Shebesh On Battling Bipolar Disorder, “I Was Almost Suicidal”

Politician Rachel Shebesh has gone public about suffering from bipolar disorder and depression in an effort to raise more mental health awareness among Kenyan

March 2, 2021

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Maureen Waititu Beats Suicidal Ideations And Depression

TV presenter and vlogger Maureen Waititu has won her battles against suicidal thoughts, depression, and cyberbullying a year after her last suicide attempt. In

October 21, 2020

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My Mental Health Story: Battling Depression and Brush With Suicide

Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe recently revealed that one in every 10 Kenyans suffers from a mental disorder and further expressed concerns over the

July 20, 2020

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Taskforce Wants Mental Health Declared A National Disaster

A task force on mental health wants mental illness declared a national health emergency. Speaking while submitting the report to Health CS Mutahi Kagwe,

July 8, 2020

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Concern Over High Number of Teachers Seeking Help Over Depression Post COVID-19

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has raised alarm over the high number of teachers seeking mental health support in the wake of the coronavirus

June 29, 2020

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Otile Brown: I’ve Been Troubled Emotionally and Mentally Since Last Year

Coast-born singer Otile Brown is the latest celebrity to go public about battling depression. In an interview with a local radio station, the ‘Aiyana’

February 18, 2020

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Sam West Speaks of Brother’s Suicide Due to Depression

EDM DJ and public speaker Sam West revealed that he lost a brother to suicide as he sought to encourage people dealing with depression and

February 14, 2020

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9 Things Anita Nderu Wishes She Would Have Done Differently in her 20s

Regrets, missed opportunities, bad decisions, et al; don’t we all have our fair share in this journey called life. On that note, Anita Nderu recently

March 8, 2019

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Sean Andrew: Why I Opened Up about Being Suicidal, Struggle with Depression

Mwai Kibaki’s famous grandson Sean Andrew came out of his shell recently, opening up about his struggle with depression and being suicidal. According to

February 4, 2019

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Anita Nderu Paid her First Rent, “It did not feel nice”

Everybody’s favorite media girl Anita Nderu has officially joined the ‘adulting’ club; the Capital FM presenter has finally moved out of her parents’ house. The

January 25, 2019

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