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David Njagi

David Njagi

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Kenya-based Contributing Reporter, Devex

Kenya

Final Covers

IoT , AI , Data Science , Data Analytics , Cybersecurity

Doesn’t Cover

Health, education, arts

Journalist Type

Industries

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Content

Total articles 47

  • Kenya battles a growing psychosis crisis

    By David Njagi| The Star (Kenya) Verified Psychosis is growing in Kenya, due to drugs and substance use and delayed mental health treatment.  Had it notbeen for a bold decision to seek treatment late last year, Henry (real name changed)would have slid into the depths of what is unfolding into Kenya’s worseningpsychosis crisis. Henry wasan alcohol consumer, a habit he had picked in his teens, stepped it up incampus, fanned it after getting a job, before it took hold of him during the Covid-19social lapse.

    By David Njagi · The Star (Kenya)

    Apr. 10, 2025

  • Amid global health funding cuts, Africa is struggling with opioid abuse

    By David Njagi| Devex@ Africa is grappling with a growing opioid crisis fueled by weak enforcement of regulations, medical supply shortages, and a thriving black market. These challenges have been exacerbated by U.S. aid cuts, which have disrupted critical programs. As Africa battles an opioid abuse surge, experts warn it could escalate into a full-blown addiction and mental health crisis if proper interventions are not implemented.

    By David Njagi · Devex

    Apr. 02, 2025

  • Kenya battles a growing psychosis crisis

    By David Njagi| The Star (Kenya) Verified Psychosis is growing in Kenya, due to drugs and substance use and delayed mental health treatment.  Had it notbeen for a bold decision to seek treatment late last year, Henry (real name changed)would have slid into the depths of what is unfolding into Kenya’s worseningpsychosis crisis. Henry wasan alcohol consumer, a habit he had picked in his teens, stepped it up incampus, fanned it after getting a job, before it took hold of him during the Covid-19social lapse.

    By David Njagi · The Star (Kenya)

    Apr. 10, 2025

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Devex

Devex is a global media platform and social enterprise dedicated to international development. It connects over 1.3 million professionals in the development, health, humanitarian, and sustainability sectors. With a team of journalists from respected outlets like Bloomberg and Foreign Policy, Devex provides in-depth reporting and analysis on global development trends, funding, and policy. The company offers several services, including a membership-based platform for news and insights, a boutique recruitment agency called Devex Talent Solutions that focuses on sourcing underrepresented talent, and the world’s largest job board for development-focused positions. Devex Talent Solutions specializes in recruitment for fragile and conflict-affected regions, providing services at competitive rates. The organization is committed to equitable access to opportunities in global development and leverages a vast professional network to support its mission.

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