West Mugirango MP Stephen Mogaka Wakili has promised to sponsor a motion that will call for counselling lessons to be included in the school curriculum.
Wakili, who was reacting to news of a Form Four student at Sironga Girls High School in Nyamira who reportedly died by suicide, said mental health had become a leading killer disease.
“..through Parliament, I will ensure that I draft a motion for counselling lessons to be included in the curriculum to reduce the suicide cases among the youth,” he said.
Wakili, who is a member of the Justice and Legal Affairs Committee, said he received with shock and disbelief the devastating news of the sudden death that occurred within the school precincts.
Reports indicated that the KCSE candidate jumped from the second floor of her hostel at around 5 am as other girls prepared for morning devotion.
The motive of the scary action taken by the student is yet to be established.
“I would like to urge the investigating agencies to establish the cause so as more incidents can be averted in the future,” he said.