The Cabinet Secretary of the Ministry of Health reports that Kenya has a mental health care bed capacity of 1,600, with 400 of these beds located in private facilities.
In Kenya, the provision of mental health care remains a pressing issue, underscored by the stark reality of a mere 1,600 beds available nationwide for individuals in need of psychiatric treatment. This figure pales in comparison to the staggering burden of mental health disorders affecting millions across the country.