Pamoja Mental Health & Safeguarding Network is committed to advancing Kenya’s national mental health agenda by empowering nurses & therapists with specialist mental health training and expertise.
Frontline nurses are the first responders in Kenya’s mental health system, often providing essential care in hospitals, communities, and public institutions where psychiatrists and specialists are few. They face immense pressure from high caseloads, limited resources, stigma, and emotional fatigue — yet they remain the backbone of Kenya’s mental health response.
Pamoja’s Contribution:
Facilitate targeted mental health training aligned with the Kenya Mental Health Policy (2015–2030), equipping nurses with tools to work confidently and competently with mental health patients.
Specialised Clinical Training: Delivering evidence-based training in trauma-informed care, safeguarding, crisis intervention, and culturally sensitive practice to empower nurses as confident, skilled first responders.
Safeguarding & Confidentiality for healthcare professionals: Establishing safe, confidential spaces where nurses can speak openly about their own mental wellbeing, free from stigma or professional repercussions. This aligns with safeguarding principles that protect not only patients but also the workforce.
Support & Resilience Building: Equipping nurses with self-care strategies, peer-support systems, and supervision models to reduce burnout, strengthen resilience, and foster a culture of care within institutions.
Policy Alignment: Supporting the goals of the Mental Health (Amendment) Act 2022 by embedding nurses at the heart of community-based care, safeguarding, and rights-based approaches.
Advocacy & Voice: Elevating the voices of nurses in mental health policy and public dialogue, recognising their critical role in delivering safe, inclusive, and equitable care.
Positioning Statement:
"Pamoja partners with Kenya’s frontline healthcare professionals to strengthen their skills, resilience, and leadership. We provide not only clinical training but also confidential safeguarding support systems that allow nurses & healthcare professionals to care for themselves as they care for others. By aligning with the Mental Health Act 2022 and national priorities, we ensure healthcare professionals are equipped, protected, and empowered — because caring for carers means building a stronger, healthier, and more resilient Kenya."