A concerning trend of suicides among young people has gripped Ndabibi Central, Naivasha, with 10 youngsters dying by suicide in the past year. The community and child protection volunteers are raising alarms about a growing mental health crisis affecting children and adolescents in the area.

• At least 10 children aged between 12 and 17 have died by suicide in Ndabibi since June last year.
• Child protection volunteers and the area Senior Assistant Chief, Aseth Kariuki, are calling for urgent intervention and social support for children.
• Factors such as health complications, fear of body shaming, lack of parental support, and domestic violence are cited as potential contributors to the crisis, though warning signs are often reportedly absent.