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Six out of 10 civil servants struggle with mental health, Public Service ministry warns

Esther Kinyanjui, Acting Director at the Directorate of Counselling and Wellness Services, speaks during the launch of the Public Service Workplace Policy on HIV, AIDS, and Other Syndemic Diseases on Monday, September 1, 2025. [Bernard Orwongo, Standard]

Nearly six out of 10 public servants in Kenya are struggling with mental health challenges, a new report has revealed, raising concerns over productivity and the well-being of government employees.

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