Esther Kinyanjui is a Kenyan counselling psychologist and public administrator who serves as Acting Director of the Directorate of Counselling and Wellness Services in the Ministry of Public Service and Human Capital Development. In September 2025 she reported that nearly 59% of public servants face mental-health challenges, citing heavy workloads, financial strain, and emotional fatigue as key drivers of declining productivity and wellbeing. She emphasized that women in the civil service are disproportionately affected, balancing professional duties with household responsibilities, and noted widespread symptoms such as burnout, poor concentration, and social withdrawal. Her interventions have amplified national attention on workplace mental health and the urgent need for stronger support systems within Kenya’s public sector.