Rising stress and depression drive 1,200 daily calls to Kenya’s child helpline

Children Services Principal Secretary Carren Ageng’o has expressed concern over the increasing mental health and psychosocial challenges affecting children. Ageng’o’s concern comes amid the revelation that the National Child Helpline (116) now receives approximately 1,200 c..

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Kenya's National Child Helpline is facing an urgent crisis, receiving 1,200 calls daily from children experiencing rising stress and depression, according to Children Services Principal Secretary Carren Ageng’o.

1,200 calls are received daily by the National Child Helpline (116).
The key figure is Children Services Principal Secretary Carren Ageng’o.
Stress and depression are the most frequently reported issues, highlighting a demand for expanded psychosocial support.