Kenya: Agricultural Losses as a Source of Mental Illness for Farmers?

In Nyeri County, considered Kenya's breadbasket, climate change is disrupting agriculture, causing repeated losses that lead to stress among farmers. Joséphine Kihu, a coffee producer for 30 years, notes that seasonal cycles are becoming unpredictable, with scarce rains requiring manual watering. Charles Ndung’u, a livestock farmer in Kieni sub-county, also fears the climate's impact on his crops and cattle, which could affect their growth. These agricultural difficulties are contributing to mental health issues among local farmers.