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A wave of suicides is sweeping across Kenya, leaving families shattered and communities grappling with loss as the crisis intensifies.
In Kericho, a 34‑year‑old man became the latest casualty when he was found dead outside his home, marking yet another tragedy in a growing trend.
Police said the man, who had battled a mental health disorder since childhood, was on regular medication and monthly injections.
He had been visiting relatives in Kapgwen village, Tuiyopei location, Kipkelion East, when he died.
According to authorities, the scene was processed thoroughly, and the body was taken to the Kericho Mortuary for preservation, pending an autopsy.
The incident was reported by Assistant Chief Jackson Langat of Nyambugo Sub‑Location.
This death comes as Kenya grapples with a sharp rise in suicide cases across the country.
According to the World Health Organization, approximately four people die by suicide in Kenya every day, with a crude suicide rate of 6.1 per 100,000 people.
In Nairobi, a 57-year-old man was found dead in his house in Embakasi on June 18, 2025. The man had earlier called a friend and asked him to visit after work.
Upon arrival, the friend found the man hanging behind the door and alerted the police. The body was taken to the Nairobi Funeral Home (formerly City Mortuary) and is awaiting an autopsy.
Still in the capital, a 31‑year‑old man was discovered hanging in his Sabasaba area home. He had been missing for two weeks when a cousin went to check on him and made the grim discovery.
The body was transferred to Mama Lucy Hospital Mortuary for a post‑mortem examination.
Meanwhile, in Nakuru, a 30‑year‑old man was found hanging from a tree with a manila rope at Olosuswa Farm.
The man’s mother reported the death to authorities, prompting a visit from police and DCI officers.
After inspecting the scene, investigators confirmed that the body bore no visible injuries. The body was taken to the Naivasha Sub‑County Hospital Mortuary pending an autopsy.
As these tragic incidents mount, Kenya faces an urgent call to address its mental health crisis and save lives.
