Measurement-Based Care Platform for Kenyan Mental Health Practitioners
Aligned with Kenya's Mental Health Policy 2015-2030, Mental Health Amendment Act 2021, and KMPDC professional standards. PHQ-9 and GAD-7 widely used across Kenyan clinical settings. 103+ validated assessments. KES pricing. Designed for KPA members, county health services, and private practices across Kenya.
Built for Kenyan Mental Health Services
Designed around Kenya's Mental Health Policy 2015-2030, the Mental Health Amendment Act 2021, and the clinical tools Kenyan psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, and counsellors already use.
Mental Health Amendment Act 2021 & Policy 2015–2030
Kenya's Mental Health Amendment Act 2021 updated the Mental Health Act (Cap. 248) to strengthen patient rights, community-based services, and quality standards. The Kenya Mental Health Policy 2015-2030 sets out a comprehensive roadmap for scaling up services, integrating mental health into primary care, and implementing outcome measurement. HiBoop supports clinical quality standards for KMPDC-registered practitioners and county health facilities.
PHQ-9 & GAD-7 Across Kenyan Clinical Settings
PHQ-9 and GAD-7 are the standard evidence-based screening tools used across Kenyan public hospitals, county mental health clinics, and private practices. Both tools are used in primary care integration programmes and in HIV/TB co-morbidity screening across Kenya. HiBoop automates administration, scoring, and longitudinal trend tracking for both instruments alongside 100+ additional validated tools.
Kenya Mental Health Directorate Aligned
The Mental Health Directorate within Kenya's Ministry of Health coordinates national mental health services, training, and quality standards. HiBoop's outcome monitoring workflows align with Directorate guidelines for county-level mental health services and community mental health programmes, supporting clinical data collection, quality audits, and population health monitoring.
County Health Services & Community Integration
Kenya's devolved health system means county governments lead mental health service delivery. HiBoop supports county health teams, sub-county hospitals, and community health programmes in implementing session-level outcome measurement, enabling county medical officers to track mental health service quality and outcomes across their facilities.
KES Pricing — No Conversion Costs
All HiBoop subscriptions for Kenyan practices are invoiced in Kenya Shillings. No USD/GBP conversion costs or foreign exchange exposure. VAT-compliant receipts available for Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) compliance. Works for solo practitioners, group clinics, county health facilities, and NGOs registered with the NGO Coordination Board.
KPA & KMPDC Registered Practitioners
HiBoop supports practitioners registered with the Kenya Psychological Association (KPA) and licensed by the Kenya Medical Practitioners & Dentists Council (KMPDC). The platform supports CPD documentation requirements and evidence-based practice standards for Kenyan psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, counselling psychologists, and trained mental health nurses.
Mental health in Kenya
Epidemiological data from national surveys, ministries of health, and peer-reviewed clinical research.
Kenyans with a mental disorder requiring treatment (million people)
An estimated 1 in 10 Kenyans lives with a mental health condition. Suicide rates are rising — particularly among young men aged 18–35.
Serving Mental Health Practitioners Across Kenya
HiBoop supports psychiatrists, psychologists, counsellors, and county health teams across all 47 counties of Kenya.
Nairobi County
Mathari National Teaching & Referral Hospital, Kenyatta National Hospital
Coast Region
Coast General Teaching & Referral Hospital, Aga Khan Mombasa
Central & Mt. Kenya Region
Nyeri County Referral Hospital
Western & Nyanza Region
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching Hospital
All 47 Counties & Telehealth
All 47 counties of Kenya, including telehealth-first practices operating under Kenya's digital health framework and NGO-based community mental health programmes
Why Kenya clinics choose HiBoop
Aligned with Kenya's Mental Health Policy
- PHQ-9 and GAD-7 widely used across Kenyan hospitals, county clinics, and primary care
- Aligned with Kenya Mental Health Policy 2015-2030 and Mental Health Amendment Act 2021
- Supports KMPDC and KPA professional standards for outcome-based clinical practice
- KES pricing, no USD/GBP conversion, KRA VAT-compliant invoicing
- County health service ready, supports devolved mental health outcome monitoring
KES pricing & support
Transparent pricing in KES with flexible payment options for clinics of every size.
50+ validated assessments for Kenya clinics
Every tool is validated against Kenya's clinical practice guidelines.
Primary Screens (Ministry of Health Standard)
- • PHQ-9 (Depression)
- • GAD-7 (Anxiety)
- • PHQ-2 (Ultra-brief screen)
- • SWEMWBS (Wellbeing)
Trauma & HIV Co-morbidity
- • PCL-5 (PTSD)
- • IES-R (Impact of Event)
- • ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences)
- • C-SSRS (Suicide Risk)
Child & Adolescent
- • SCARED (Anxiety)
- • SDQ (Strengths & Difficulties)
- • PHQ-A (Adolescent Depression)
- • CRAFFT (Substance Use)
Substance Use & Functioning
- • AUDIT (Alcohol Use)
- • CAGE (Alcohol Dependence)
- • WHODAS 2.0 (Functioning)
- • WSAS (Work & Social)
Grants & funding for Kenya mental health clinics
Federal and provincial funding programs that support measurement-based care implementation.
KEMRI & Wellcome Trust — Digital Mental Health Research
The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) and its Wellcome Trust-funded programmes support applied mental health research in Kenya. Academic-clinical partnerships implementing standardised outcome measurement tools, including PHQ-9, GAD-7, and other validated instruments, are eligible for research funding under KEMRI's population health and non-communicable diseases programmes.
Resources for Kenya practitioners
Billing guides, compliance documentation, and clinical practice resources.
Clinical practice resources · Kenya
Official bodies, clinical guidelines, and regulatory references. Kenya.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HiBoop aligned with Kenya's Mental Health Policy and the 2021 Amendment Act?
Yes. The Kenya Mental Health Policy 2015-2030 and the Mental Health Amendment Act 2021 set out national standards for mental health service quality, outcome monitoring, and community-based care. HiBoop's session-level outcome monitoring supports these standards for KMPDC-registered practitioners, county health facilities, and NGO-based community mental health services. The platform's documentation tools support clinical quality audits and evidence-based practice requirements.
Are PHQ-9 and GAD-7 used in Kenyan mental health practice?
Yes. PHQ-9 and GAD-7 are the standard evidence-based screening tools used across Kenyan public hospitals, county mental health clinics, and private practices. Both tools are routinely used in HIV/TB co-morbidity programmes across Kenya and in primary health care integration initiatives. HiBoop automates administration, scoring, and longitudinal tracking for both instruments alongside PCL-5, AUDIT, WHODAS 2.0, and 100+ additional validated tools.
What are the pricing options for Kenyan practitioners?
HiBoop offers KES-denominated pricing with no USD/GBP conversion costs. Solo practitioners (1–5 clinicians): KES 8,000–20,000/month. Group practices and clinics (6–20 clinicians): KES 20,000–72,000/month. County facilities and NGOs: custom pricing. All plans include onboarding, clinical training, and support. KRA VAT-compliant receipts are available for Kenyan-registered entities.
Is HiBoop suitable for KPA and KMPDC registered practitioners?
Yes. HiBoop is designed for practitioners registered with the Kenya Psychological Association (KPA) and licensed by the Kenya Medical Practitioners & Dentists Council (KMPDC), including psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, and counselling psychologists. The platform supports CPD documentation and evidence-based practice standards. Mental health nurses and trained community health workers using standardised tools in county health settings are also supported.
Which counties and cities does HiBoop serve in Kenya?
HiBoop serves mental health practitioners across all 47 counties of Kenya, from Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, and Nakuru to smaller county facilities in Garissa, Wajir, and Turkana. Telehealth-first practices and NGO-based community mental health services are fully supported. Platform access is fully digital, making it suitable for county health services and rural community mental health programmes across Kenya.
Latest in mental health in Kenya
Recent news, research, and policy from trusted sources.
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