Medic seeks action for Peace, Mental Health and Climate Change
A mountaineer was today handed the Makueni flag by Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr on her way to climb Mt. Everest.
Dr Faith Mwende who hails from Kilungu in Makueni County, has set her eyes on the world's highest mountain to create awareness of the unprecedented speed and magnitude of climate change.
She also targets to create awareness on mental health issues and promote peace.
Mwende, a mental health champion who has climbed major mountains in Kenya says that her passion for mountaineering started while growing up in the hilly region of Kilungu.
“I want to showcase the beauty of Makueni County. When I was going up Mt. Kilimanjaro for the 3rd time, I realized an increase in snowfall and also found a lot of litter. If you’re not at peace with the environment then it leads to mental health,” Mwende said
Governor Mutula requested the mountaineer to become a Makueni Vlimate Change Champion saying, that Makueni has been adversely affected by the effects of climate change.
Makueni has of late faced sand flooding, cutting down of trees, and burning of forests in areas such as Nzaui hills, Makuli Forest, and Katende, among other forested regions.
