Trans Nzoia: KCSE candidate commits suicide, leaves note with list of ‘her bullies’
Residents of Makunga area in Kwanza Constituency, Trans Nzoia County on Thursday morning woke up to shocking news of a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education(KCSE) candidate who committed suicide. The 19-year-old student at St. Augustine Maziwa Secondary school is said to have left behind a suicide note detailing the motive behind her action. The note […]
Worry as Kirinyaga man torches house in suspected suicide attempt
Property worth thousands of shillings was reduced to ashes following two fire incidents in different locations within Kirinyaga county on Tuesday, May 24. Kirinyaga fire department confirms According to John Kiama, the head of the Fire department in Kirinyaga County, the first incident happened in Waigiri village, Inooî ward in Kirinyaga Central where a man […]
Psychologists raise concern over rising suicide cases among teachers
Psychologists are concerned over rising cases of suicide among teachers as a result of mental illnesses. In this regard, the government has been asked to direct more resources towards mental health care for tutors as well as learners, particularly in post-primary institutions in a bid to check the menace. The message was passed during a […]
My husband promised to take me back to school after giving birth – woman tells court after attempting to commit suicide
A woman has been arrested over the offence of attempting to commit suicide after her husband impregnated her, and allegedly failed to enrol her back to school. While appearing before Shanzu Principal Magistrate Yusuf Shikanda, Selina Muuria told court that she felt disappointed since her husband failed to keep his promise after she gave birth. […]
Kilifi man takes his own life after argument with his lover
A 27-year-old man has committed suicide in Sabaki ward, Magarini Constituency following an argument with his lover. Innocent Hiribai is said to have had an argument with his lover the previous week before he took matters into his own hands. Last Saturday, the deceased sent messages to his brother-in-law threatening to end his life and […]
Woman kills her three children, hangs self over alleged husband neglect
A mother of three on Friday, February 4, committed suicide after killing her three kids. According to police, Mollen Akinyi, 32, died leaving behind a suicide note which stated that she had been neglected by her husband who is a Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) officer identified as Felix Omondi who is currently based in Mombasa. […]
Catholic Priest found dead inside Makueni lodging
Police officers in Makueni County are investigating the death of a Catholic priest whose body was found lying lifeless in a local lodging at Kilala Market, Makueni. The priest identified as Father Stephen Kyalo was serving in the Kako area in Makueni Parish. It is reported that Kyalo booked a room at the lodging at […]