Making economics of hope a health agenda in Kenya

It is impossible to ignore the bad news about the economy. The reports on slumping stock markets, unemployment, corruption and dismal business forecasts that Kenyans have become accustomed to not only have an adverse impact on people’s pockets, but also their psyche.

Many people are falling victim to mental illnesses like stress, anxiety and depression, with some easing their fears with alcohol and drugs, while others turn to religion, defined by German philosopher Karl Marx as the opium of the masses.