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In 2019, I pointed out in a presentation to the task force on mental health in Kenya that negative behaviour by the political class was adversely affecting citizens' mental health. The situation today is far worse as Kenyans endure hard economic times, healthcare challenges and other social problems resulting from missteps by the country's leaders and the political elite.
Many Kenyans cannot adequately meet basic needs such as food, shelter, clothing, clean water, education, healthcare, and security. And this is contributing to many cases of mental health illnesses in our society. What with the current high-octane politics in the country.
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