Uasin Gishu County Woman Member of Parliament Gladys Boss was on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at the Eldoret National Polytechnic for a mental health awareness session.
The event was organised by the Chiromo Hospital Group.
During the session, those who attended addressed issues around stigma surround mental health.
According to the MP who doubles up as the National Assembly Deputy Speaker, the session also focused on fostering an open conversation among learners as far as mental issues are concerned.
“Happy to have joined Chiromo Hospital Group for a transformative Mental Health Awareness session at Eldoret National Polytechnic in Kesses Constituency, Uasin Gishu County,” the legislator said.
“Together, we challenged the stigma surrounding mental health, fostering open conversations and hope,” she added.
Mental health in Kenya is a significant public health issue, marked by high rates of depression and substance use, and a substantial burden of disease on the population.
Key challenges include a lack of trained mental health professionals, limited access to services, and widespread stigma.
To address this, Kenya has developed a Mental Health Policy and an Action Plan, and is focusing on integrating mental health into primary care and improving human rights protections in its legal framework.
