Kenya is among the countries in Africa that are set to reap from TikTok's $2.3 million (about Ksh297 million) global mental health fund announced on Thursday.
The country, with at least 29.2 per cent of Kenyans using TikTok according to the Communications Authority of Kenya, has been chosen among the beneficiaries of the kitty, which will sponsor locally based mental health support and prevention efforts.
In Kenya, Mental360 is the organisation that has been selected for the funding that will be directed towards supporting and developing locally relevant, evidence-based content that raisesawareness, reduces stigma, and encourages open dialogue around mental health.
TikTok is leveraging partners like Mental360 to offer assistance, including counselling, advice, free psychological support, and other essential services to those in need.
