Police probe 3 separate suicide cases across the country

Police officers are probing three separate cases of suicide reported in Nairobi, Makueni and Homa Bay counties.

In the first incident, the body of a 20-year-old man identified as Leonard Onyango, was discovered in his house in Nairobi’s Mathatre North area after a suspected suicide.

According to police officers who visited the scene, Onyango died by hanging himself with a belt tied around his neck on the window grill of his rented house.

Ruaraka Police Station officers secured and documented the scene for further analysis.

No suicide note was recovered, police said.

Onyango’s body was moved to the City Mortuary for preservation until an autopsy can be performed.

In the second incident, a 62-year-old man identified as Titus Kitaka was found hanging on a tree with a sisal rope tied around his neck within his homestead in Makueni on Sunday.

Officers from Mbumbuni Police Station visited the scene and confirmed the incident.

“The body had no visible injuries,” police said.

 Forensic teams processed the scene and the body moved to Tawa Funeral Home for postmortem examination.

The relevant authorities have indicated there will be a follow-up report on the incident.

Elsewhere in Homa Bay, a man aged 57 died by suspected suicide after he was found hanging with a sisal rope tied around his neck on one of the roof rafters of his house.

Police officers identified the man as John Ngong'o who was a resident of Shauri Yako Estate.

Homa Bay Police Station officers visited the scene and confirmed the incident.

No suicide note was recovered in the incident, police said.

The body of the deceased was moved to the Homa Bay County Referral Hospital morgue awaiting autopsy.

Officers from Homa Bay Police Station say the case remains open until more details are gathered.

The World Health Organisation emphasises the importance of recognising early warning signs of suicidal thoughts.

These can include withdrawal from social activities, drastic changes in behavior, and expressions of hopelessness and advocates for preventive measures.

These include open communication, seeking professional help, promoting resilience, fostering social connections that can buffer against isolation and familiarising families with mental health resources available at the community level.