23 April 2023

• Following the revelation, fans took to the comment section to encourage Thee Pluto to be strong.

• Some of the celebs who have battled depression include, Kimani Mbugua, Betty Bayo, Kenzo Matata, Annitah Raey, actress Njambi, Ciru Muriuki, Anita Nderu, Prezzo, Vanessa Mdee, actress Miss Morgan, actor OJ, Joey Muthenji, Mejja, Pierra Makena, Grace Ekirapa, Chito Ndlovu, Maureen Waititu, Njoro the Comedian, Robert Burale among others.

Kenyan YouTuber Robert Ndegwa Kamau alias Thee Pluto is asking his fans to pray for him.

On Saturday, the content creator opened up about battling depression hence the need for prayers from his fans.

“Honestly, I'm losing it. Depression is eating me slowly from the inside. Pray for me," Thee Pluto said.

In his public appeal, the YouTuber admitted that he is being consumed by depression and is slowly losing it.

Following the revelation, fans took to the comment section to encourage Thee Pluto to be strong.

mrembolily The society needs to address DEPRESSION in MEN!.. This African conation and conditioning to believe men are strong and should deal with issues alone is outdated and very harmful. I am sending comfort, clarity and good health to anyone suffering from depression.❤️

pendo6774 Take a break from social media and take a vacation,,,even if it's in the village!!👏👏

ruth.gideon.716 Healing is your portion

royal_tedy He should leave social media for some time.

esie_githaiga Hope everything will be fine we'll pray for him.

Depression is a mental disorder that has been on the rise over the years. In 2017, World Health Organization (WHO), ranked Kenya as the most depressed country in Africa with 4.4% of the population suffering from it.

The report also indicated that the majority of the victims were men.

On July 7, 2020, the Mental Health Taskforce urged the Kenyan government to declare mental health a National Emergency.

With the challenges that life gives forth, many people have found themselves victims of depression, our celebrities included.

You may think their life is perfect, but they are humans too and some have been battling with issues that we know nothing about.

Being in the limelight comes with a lot of pressure, from people having high expectations of you to everyone meddling with your life since you have no privacy and you have to keep up with rumors and negative stories.

Several other Kenyan celebrities have opened up about battling depression and even being Suicidal to encourage their fans who might be going through a tough time that all will be well eventually.

Some of the celebs who have battled depression include, Kimani Mbugua, Betty Bayo, Kenzo Matata, Annitah Raey, actress Njambi, Ciru Muriuki, Anita Nderu, Prezzo, Vanessa Mdee, actress Miss Morgan, actor OJ, Joey Muthenji, Mejja, Pierra Makena, Grace Ekirapa, Chito Ndlovu, Maureen Waititu, Njoro the Comedian, Robert Burale among others.

Counselors, medics, and psychologists advise that you can always reach out for help when experiencing any mental health issues. Call Kenya Red Cross toll-free hotline, 1199 for support.