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[PHOTOS] Pastor Dorcas takes part in mental health awareness walk

The walk themed 'Mental Health Awareness and Youth Empowerment' was held in Murang'a

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by SHARON MWENDE

Health24 May 2024 - 15:10
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In Summary


  • It was a collaboration of Emmanuel Empowerment Centre and Gatanga Catholic Parish.
  • Pastor Dorcas encouraged the collaboration of the clergy and community in the fight against alcohol, drugs, and substance abuse. 
Second Lady Pastor Dorcas Rigathi flags off the 4.2KM walk in Gatanga Constituency, Muranga County, themed 'Mental Health Awareness and Youth Empowerment on May 24, 2024.

As the world celebrates mental health awareness month, Second Lady Pastor Dorcas Rigathi on Friday flagged off a 4.2 km walk to mark the same.

The walk was held in Gatanga Constituency, Murang'a.

It was themed 'Mental Health Awareness and Youth Empowerment'.

It was a collaboration of Emmanuel Empowerment Centre and Gatanga Catholic Parish.

Second Lady Pastor Dorcas Rigathi and Gatanga MP Edward Muriu take part in the 4.2KM walk in Gatanga Constituency, Muranga County, themed 'Mental Health Awareness and Youth Empowerment' on May 24, 2024.

Pastor Dorcas encouraged the collaboration of the clergy and community in the fight against alcohol, drugs, and substance abuse. 

"Walking has become part of my family's daily exercise routine, and it is an honour to participate in a walk this morning to raise awareness for issues I am deeply passionate about mental health and youth empowerment against alcohol, drugs, and substance abuse," she stated in an X post. 

Members of the St. John Ambulance taking part in the 4.2KM walk that was flagged off by Second Lady Pastor Dorcas Rigathi on May 24, 2024.
The spouse of the Deputy President Pastor Dorcas Rigathi is welcomed by Gatanga MP Edward Muriu where she flagged off the 4.2KM walk in Gatanga Constituency, Muranga County, themed 'Mental Health Awareness and Youth Empowerment' on May 24, 2024.
Members of the Scouts took part in the 4.2KM walk that was flagged off by the spouse of the Deputy President Pastor Dorcas Rigathi, and also walked in Gatanga Constituency, Muranga County, themed 'Mental Health Awareness and Youth Empowerment' on May 24, 2024.

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