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| Nasibo Kabale now living in the streets after battling depression |
Mental health has been a point of concern for many, especially for professionals who are required to concentrate, meet deadlines, and maintain creativity. Nasibo Kabale explained how being diagnosed with depression has affected her life. Why journalists are struggling with mental health For many journalists, the focus on mental health tends to be kicked in the curb which in return ends up affecting their physical health, relationships and daily functioning. Many have in the past one year come out to seek for help after videos circulated on social media about their mental status.
This has now become a challenge that will require newsrooms to come up with strategies that shield journalists by giving the coping mechanisms that cater to their mental stability. A new video of former Nation Media Group journalist Nasibo Kabale living on the streets has emerged, leaving many heartbroken. The scribe, who was popular with her coverage during the COVID-19 period, has left many wondering what may have resulted in her living on the streets. Who is Nasibo Kabale? In a TikTok video shared by @streetsvibing, Nasibo can be seen holding a knife, which she explains she uses as her weapon while sleeping.
“In 2020, I was given a Presidential Award, so when they fired people, I was among the five people who remained at Nation. So that job started disturbing me, seeing people dying during COVID-19. I was diagnosed with depression. There was a time in the office I felt like dying and was taken to Chiromo Hospital, and that’s when they started giving me anti-depressants,” she said. How Nasibo found herself on the streets The health reporter said she quit her job after noticing her health was deteriorating. She revealed she has never applied for a job in her life. “Even at Nation, they told me to come with papers and I was told this is your desk. I left Nation because of depression.” Currently, her daughter lives with the father, and she noted how bad she feels not being with the baby as she is homeless. “Actually, he just saw her on the streets. He was covering stories; he is a famous person.
They have bonded, and my baby is in Grade Two. She eats well, she goes to school, but I feel bad that I am not there, she is missing out on a mother’s love. It hurts me the most. He (baby daddy) thought it was a disease I had put on myself,” she said. Currently, she survives on jobs like collecting nails and trash from people’s homes to earn a living. Watch the video below: Here are some of the comments from social media users: @Marian said: “Praying for her breakthrough.” @shazel said: “Aki life. This is one bright soul.” @David said: “I keep saying life is more spiritual than physical.” @Dalazii said: “She had friends when working, where are they now? Hii dunia uko pekee yako.” @Shirex said: “One wrong turn and everything goes black and you remain alone.”
by Amondi Aroko
