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PSC Commissioner Boya Mulu says that the government has strengthened counselling services. [File, Standard]
Mental health remains one of the biggest challenges facing Kenya's public service, with the Public Service Commission (PSC) citing depression, substance abuse, domestic conflicts and financial difficulties as the issues affecting the well-being of civil servants.
The commission said the growing mental health burden has not only affected employees but has also had a direct impact on service delivery across government institutions.
PSC noted that uniformed officers remain among the most affected, with an increase in suicide-related deaths and murder-suicide cases raising concern.
