Drought: Summit exposes rising suicides in Maasai community

Speaking at the sideline event with the theme 'The Nexus between Mental Health and Climate-Related Disasters' Dr Susan Gitau, a psychologist, highlighted the profound anxiety and hopelessness gripping individuals within the Maa community, exacerbated by persistent droughts and famine.

"For the resilient Maa community, witnessing a surge in suicide cases is unprecedented, considering their reputation as the bravest warriors who have historically confronted lions," Dr Gitau emphasised. "Life has never been devoid of stress. It is about how individuals cope with it and support their own communities."