Mental Helath

Kenya Decriminalizes Suicide, Paving Way for Better Mental Health Care.

Kenya Decriminalizes Suicide, Paving Way for Better Mental Health Care.

Dr. Boniface Chitayi (right), a leading psychiatrist, and Dr. Christine Njambi (left) from the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) during a media briefing at a Nairobi hotel on February 14, 2025. Kenya has taken a historic step in mental health reform by decriminalizing attempted suicide, a move that experts say will help reduce stigma and…