Rongo University lecturer and mental health advocate Fredrick Gori will begin a 450-kilometer walk from Migori Town to Nairobi on August 18, 2026, as part of a campaign to raise awareness of mental health.
Gori, also a communications professional, says he will present petitions to county governments along the route to strengthen discussions and action on mental health.
“Starting tomorrow, August 18, I will start a long trek from Migori town to Nairobi. Along the way, I will present petitions to every county government,” Fredrick Gori Confirmed.
Fredrick Gori Takes Mental Health Message on 450km Migori-Nairobi Walk
The campaign, dubbed Walking the Mind, seeks to highlight issues including depression, anxiety, burnout, addiction and emotional distress, while encouraging people to seek support and engage in conversations about mental health.
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The walk is expected to cover the journey from Migori to Nairobi, with members of the public invited to join portions of the trek, share information about the campaign, or connect the initiative with potential partners and sponsors.
“The campaign, Walking the Mind, is a reminder that depression, anxiety, burnout, addiction and emotional distress affect people from every walk of life,” he said.
Fredrick Gori has also provided an M-Changa Paybill, 891300, Account 133520, for those wishing to support the campaign financially.
The initiative carries the message “What if a conversation could save a life?”, urging Kenyans to make mental health part of wider public conversations.
Gori Receives Migori County Support for 450km Mental Health Walk
Fred Gori has received support from the Migori County Government for his Kenya Mental Health Awareness Walk, Walking the Mind, which will cover 450 kilometers from Migori to Nairobi.
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In an update on August 17, Fredrick Gori said he met Clement Ayungo, Director of Public Health at Migori County Government, at the county offices, where he briefed him on the planned walk.
According to Gori, Ayungo expressed the county government’s support for the initiative and received a petition addressed to the Migori County Government.
The petition was received on behalf of Migori Governor Ochillo Ayacko and CEC for Health Caleb Opondi, according to Gori’s update.
“Today, at the Migori County Government offices, I had a meeting with Mr. Clement Ayungo, Director of Public Health, Migori County Government. I briefed him on the Kenya Mental Health Awareness Walk. Mr. Ayungo expressed the County Government’s support for the walk,” the lecturer said.
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