Some 483 people committed suicide in the last three months with Kiambu topping the list with the highest number, police data shows.
Reacting to the report, the Director of Criminal Investigations called on the government to do research and determine the root cause of the worrying trend.
In March and June, statistics compiled by the DCI indicate the country recorded 409 cases of life-threatening assaults mostly among couples.
The findings show men are more prone to committing suicide than women.
The youngest person reported to have committed suicide was nine years old while the oldest was 76 years old.
The nine-year-old did not leave behind any note but it is suspected he may have committed suicide due to scolding by parents for poor performance in school.
Statistics represent a sharp increase considering that only 196 suicide cases were reported in 2019 according to the Kenya Bureau of Statistics.
The police report cites economic hardship as a result of jobs and business losses arising from the Covid-19 pandemic as a contributor to the depression suicide and violence, particularly at home
Data compiled between April and June 2021 by DCI, shows that Central leads with 181 suicides cases, Western with 29 cases, Coast 14 while Northeastern had only three people taking their own lives.
Failed relationships, high expectations in life such as career, education and business have taken a toll on people's mental health thus leading to one committing suicide.
The financial hardships, failed marriages and illnesses have left many people hopeless.
The police report cites economic hardship as a result of jobs and business losses arising from the Covid-19 pandemic as a contributor to depression, suicide and violence, particularly at home.
The World Health Organization rates suicide as a serious global public health issue that is among the top 20 leading causes of death worldwide.
WHO says suicide account for more deaths than malaria, breast cancer, war and homicides.
On the other hand, students have also committed suicide in different parts of the country.
The government should therefore implement and cater for guidance and counselling to counter and reduce the vice.
Edited by Kiilu Damaris
