Five found dead in separate suspected suicide cases

At least five people have died in separate suspected suicide incidents reported between June 29 and July 1, 2025, in various parts of the country, police said.

This raises fresh concerns about growing mental health struggles among Kenyans.

The deaths, which occurred in Siaya, Kajiado, Busia, Kisii, and Nyamira counties, have prompted police to call for greater public awareness and intervention on mental health issues.

In Rarieda, Siaya County, 33-year-old Amos Omondi Ngori was discovered hanging from a tree within his compound early Monday morning.

According to police, his wife found the body, which bore visible ligature marks.

No suicide note was left behind. The body was taken to Lwak Mission Hospital for preservation and further examination.

In Magadi, Kajiado County, 30-year-old Emmanuel Nyakora Mugaka was found dead in his home near an SDA church.

He had reportedly hanged himself from the roof of his residence. Investigations into the case are ongoing.

Another incident was reported in Nambale, Busia County, where 64-year-old Ibrahim Namahabwa was found hanging in his house by his wife.

Authorities moved his body to the local mortuary, and investigations are underway to establish the motive behind the act.

In Kisii County's Gucha South area, a 22-year-old man, Albert Nyankeya, is reported to have ingested poison after allegedly finding his girlfriend with another man.

Witnesses said Nyankeya had previously threatened to take his life. He was rushed to Tabaka Mission Hospital but died while undergoing treatment.

In another case in Kitutu Central, Nyamira County, Jared Oresi, 30, was found hanging from the roof truss of his brother’s house in Iteresi village.

Police believe the man may have taken his own life, although further investigations are being conducted.

The string of deaths has painted a grim picture of the country's mental health situation.

Authorities have urged the public to look out for signs of mental distress among friends, family, and community members and to report such cases for timely intervention.

Police have launched investigations into all the incidents and emphasised the need for counselling and support services to help individuals battling mental health issues.

 They also called on community members to report early signs of emotional or psychological distress to prevent such tragedies.