The tragic cost and interventions of workplace-related suicides - Business Daily
Author: businessdailyafrica.comPublished on: September 24, 2026Country: Kenya
Business & Economy

During September, Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, the article highlights the alarming reality of workplace conditions in Kenya, where about 3.7 million workers suffer from mental health issues, accounting for 15% of the workforce. Untreated mental health conditions cost the economy approximately 62.2 billion shillings annually, or 0.6% of the national GDP. HR practices are shifting from punitive surveillance to mentorship programs to reduce stress and prevent workplace suicides.
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