The Kenya Psychiatric Association is a professional association registered with the Registrar of Societies in 1986 as a non-political, non-religious, and non-profit making organization. The association over the years has achieved its aims and objectives through tremendous achievements and contributions, among them: technical contribution to the development of policies and legislation such as The Mental Health Act 1989 and The Kenya Mental Health Policy 2015-2030; contributions to the scientific research and academic development in psychiatry and mental health; remarkable partnership and collaboration with local and international institutions in the development of mental health and other health agendas. The association has demonstrated transformative leadership in promoting mental health and best practices in psychiatry, catered for the welfare of the members, and provided mentorship to trainees. It has also participated in community engagement and supported communities through corporate social responsibility initiatives.