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One in every ten Kenyans ‘is mentally ill’

Society believes people with mental problems are cursed or demon-possessed, and this delays access to healthcare. [Courtesy]

At age 14, Charity Muturi started having suicidal thoughts. She kept it a secret since she was scared her family would judge her. 

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