The Standard Group Plc is a
multi-media organization with investments in media platforms spanning newspaper
print operations, television, radio broadcasting, digital and online services. The
Standard Group is recognized as a leading multi-media house in Kenya with a key
influence in matters of national and international interest.
Increased cases of depression, suicide and homicide point to a serious mental health problem in Kenya. Millions of Kenyans continue to suffer mental illness in silence, but the worst of it is that many of them are not even aware they have mental health problems.
In December 2019, President Uhuru Kenyatta formed a Mental Health task-force under the leadership of Psychiatrist, Dr Frank Njenga. The task-force’s report was handed over to the government in July last year, and some of its findings were, quite frankly, disturbing.
Premium Article
Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.
Fact-first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.
Stand With Bold Journalism.
Stand With The Standard.
Journalism can't be free because the truth demands investment.
At The Standard, we invest time, courage and skills to bring you accurate,
factual and impactful stories. Subscribe today and stand with us in the
pursuit of credible journalism.