A horrifying scene unfolded in Magunga, Homa Bay County, as a 22-year-old polytechnic student made a chilling decision—she strangled her four-month-old baby before taking her own life. The grim discovery was made in her parents’ home, where her lifeless body dangled from the roof truss, a sisal rope tied around her neck. Beneath her, a bed held the tragic remains of her infant, eerily tucked under a blanket.

A suicide note, left behind, unraveled a disturbing tale of anguish and betrayal. The young woman, who had reportedly abandoned her studies due to an unplanned pregnancy, pointed fingers at a lecturer in her final words. Her shocking act has left the community reeling in disbelief. Investigators transported the bodies to the mortuary as devastated relatives struggled to comprehend the grim reality.

MYSTERIOUS DEATH IN UMOJA: MAN TEXTS SISTER, THEN TURNS UP DEAD

In a separate, deeply unsettling case, a 30-year-old man was found dead in his Nairobi home—just hours after inviting his sister over. Valentine Isayi had reached out to her on March 16, asking her to visit. But when she arrived the next morning, something felt off. The door was barely latched from the inside.

After getting help to force it open, she stepped inside, only to be met with a horrifying sight—her brother’s lifeless body sprawled on the living room floor. On the table beside him sat a half-full bottle of pesticide, hinting at a possible cause of death. But why? What drove him to this? With no clear answers, authorities moved his body to the mortuary, where an autopsy will attempt to unravel the mystery.

ANOTHER LIFE LOST: YOUNG MAN HANGS HIMSELF IN KAMULU

Death tightened its grip once again—this time in Kamulu. The lifeless body of 21-year-old James Mwangi was discovered inside a house, a bedsheet cruelly wrapped around his neck. A suicide note and mobile phone, left behind, may hold the final clues to his suffering. His remains now lie at Mama Lucy Hospital morgue, awaiting examination.

As suicide cases surge across the nation, efforts to stem this rising tide seem futile. Experts warn of a deadly mix of triggers—joblessness, overwhelming grief, academic pressure, financial struggles, mental illness, and substance abuse—all conspiring to push individuals to the brink. The crisis deepens, leaving families shattered and questions unanswered.