Universities across Kenya are grappling with a worrying rise in anxiety, depression, and academic burnout among students.
Mental health advocates say intense academic competition, unemployment fears, and financial pressure are pushing many students into silent struggles. While some institutions have introduced counselling centers and peer-support programs, experts argue that services remain limited compared to the growing need.
In recent months, student organizations have intensified awareness campaigns, encouraging young people to speak openly about emotional distress rather than suffer quietly.
For many Kenyan students, the conversation around mental health is no longer a private matter—it is becoming a public call for reform in university support systems.
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