Tag: Suicide

Police officer kills self in Mombasa

A police officer on Sunday, January 9, committed suicide by shooting himself on the chin. In a police report seen by this reporter, the officer identified as Jacob Masha,32, shot himself in the chin with the bullet exiting through his forehead. The report which was made by his colleague identified as Francis Mngola revealed that […]

Police officer commits suicide over alleged delay in payment of December salary

A police officer from Koromotangi village in Kakamega County committed suicide over alleged salary delay. Reports indicate that the officer identified as Abel Kemboi was on Wednesday, January 5, found dead after complaining to friends and relatives that his December salary had been delayed. The officer had further said that he would take up the […]

93 people committed suicide in Kisii in 2021 – police say

Police in Kisii have released the number of civilians who committed suicide in 2021. According to Kisii County Police boss Francis Kooli, a total of 93 people committed suicide last year. Out of the 93 people, 12 were females while 81 were males. Kooli said that the number was worrying, and it was time that […]

Police officer commits suicide by setting self ablaze

Senior Sergeant George Omomdi Omwa attached to Siaya- Huduma centre was found dead in his house at Administration Police line this morning. According to witnesses, the cop burned down his house at around 8:00 am, and efforts to save the life of the slain officer proved futile. Neighbours noticed smoke billowing from the house before […]

Man pays dowry, commits suicide in Kakamega

Residents of Ingwe village in Malava constituency, Kakamega County were left in utter shock after the body of a 48-year-old man was found hanging on the rooftop of his bedroom just one day after paying a dowry to his in laws. According to the family of the deceased, Philip Luvale may have taken such action […]

Murang’a: High School teacher excuses himself from family dinner table, hangs self in bedroom

Residents of Maragi village in Kiharu Murang’a were left in shock after a 45- year-old man committed suicide on Wednesday evening. Samuel Kinugo Mugo a teacher at Kimathi Secondary school is said to have hanged himself in his bedroom minutes after arriving home. His family says the deceased came back as usual and as they […]

Policeman attached to DP Ruto’s security detail commits suicide

Family says officer complained of being under immense pressure from unknown people after losing a camera he had arrived earlier with.