Delayed Justice
A report by the World Health Organization (WHO) has ranked Kenya fifth among the African countries with elevated depression cases and adds that more than 700,000 people die due to suicide every year.
Further research shows that one in ten men experience depression or anxiety but less than half will receive treatment.
NTV's Susan Grace sat down with two men and explored the sensitive subject of why men suffer in silence.One of those men, Samuel Sijenyi, a youth worker and an assistant pastor started his preaching journey when he was 19, back in 2011.
His 12-year journey in the ministry has seen him work for different churches and when the pressure became too much to bear and felt his body shutting down, he left. It has been eight months since he left ministry and he says that he has sunk deeper into a depressive state,
He adds that no one wants to be around him and that caused him to self-isolate and not seek help; suffering in silence. 30-year-old Shem Gichimu who served in the church and mentored youths struggled with his mental health from a very tender age of 12. Frustrated by family and feeling unappreciated, he unsuccessfully tried running away from home but one morning when everyone had left for work, he attempted to take his own life. Fortunately, some family members came to his rescue. He once again attempted suicide when he was 18 following a break up that took a toll on him. This is Battles In my Mind: Men of God. October 10, 2023The date was October 21st, 2021. The country received the news that Kenyan long distance runner, and two-time world championships bronze medalist, Agnes Tirop, was dead. The then president, Uhuru Kenyatta, commissioned speedy investigations into the matter that has so far led to the prosecution of the fallen athlete's husband as the sole suspect. The matter is still in court. But, Tirop's tragic death lifted the lid on the reality of abuse that various Kenyan female athletes endure, at the hands and evil whims of those entrusted to develop their talents: From trainers, to coaches and talent managers, and, very key and unfortunate, their spouses, or partners - all abusing the trust, and vulnerability of these women.
NTV’s Loise Wangui crossed counties, to find the women behind some of the sad tales, and spoke to four athletes who’ve fallen victim to sex predators, and outright abusers of their dignity. Tonight, NTV investigates reveals the dark, traumatic side of the journey to the finish line; where the glory of the medals ends, and the darkness of betrayal, illegality and cover-ups have found a home.
This is our special investigative report, Pains Of The Podium.
August 13, 2023Former Permanent Secretary for Ethics, Governance And Anti-Graft John Githongo has expressed his disappointment after the high court terminated the sh 3.6B Anglo-Leasing Scandal Case by setting free the suspects after an eight year trail.
Githongo says the move by the court is an explicit pointer that Kenya's journey in the fight against corruption is far NARC government came into office.Here's the Anglo-Leasing files with Duncan Khaemba.
August 6, 2023