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Kenyan protests: Impact on mental health

Kenyan protests: Impact on mental health

An activist shares her mental health journey after violent protests in Kenyan capital

Focus on Africa · BBC World Service

July 16, 202534m 55s

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Show Notes

Gen Z’s have largely led opposition street protests in Kenya. However, it's taking a toll on their mental health. We talk to an activist and a psychiatrist on how to cope.

Why was a French sports journalist recently sentenced to 7 years in jail in Algeria? Was it for talking to a banned separatist movement- or due to diplomatic rows between Algeria and France?

Plus, a report says more than a quarter of Africa's freshwater fish species are threatened with extinction.

Presenter: Richard Kagoe Producers: Yvette Twagiramariya, Patricia Whitehorne, Bella Hassan and Mark Wilberforce Technical Producer: Gabriel O'Regan Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi.