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12 million Kenyans suffer mental disorders as harsh life pushes them over the cliff

Experts have warned over sharp increase in cases of mental illness

By JOE KIARIE

Kenya: Bloody terror attacks, insecurity, economic hardships and broken relationships have led to a sharp increase in cases of mental illness, experts have warned.

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