- A second-year student at Roysambu’s USIU took his life by jumping from the 14th floor of an apartment in Kasarani
- The incident happened this morning and further reports say the student left behind a suicide note addressed to his parents
- The young man’s lifeless body was discovered by stunned tenants near the building shortly after the fatal plunge
The United States International University (USIU) community was thrown into mourning on Wednesday morning after a Tanzanian second-year student tragically ended his life by jumping from the 14th floor of an apartment in the Kasarani area, Nairobi.
The young man, who lived alone, left behind a suicide note addressed to his parents, though its contents have not been disclosed by police.
The shocking incident unfolded as other tenants discovered his lifeless body at the base of the building, prompting police to launch an investigation.
Witnesses and colleagues described the victim as humble and hardworking, painting a picture of a promising life cut short too soon.
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Authorities moved the body to the mortuary as the institution and family grapple with the devastating loss.
This incident comes amid rising concerns about the increase in suicide cases across the country, with up to two reported daily.
Woman Found Hanging in Nakuru Adds to Grim Trend
In a separate heartbreaking case in Jumatatu Village, Nakuru County, the body of 35-year-old Damaris Njeri was found hanging from the rafters of her home.
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Her husband, who had been searching for her after she went missing, made the grim discovery. Police reported no visible injuries on the body and have yet to determine the motive behind the act.
