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August 25, 2026

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Alarm over escalating suicide incidents across counties

Alarm over escalating suicide incidents across counties

She returned at around 6am on Tuesday and found her husband dead...

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Kenyan authorities are investigating a troubling rise in suicide incidents across several counties, with five separate cases reported in a short period.

Police are investigating five suspected suicide incidents involving four men and one woman.
Notable locations include Bungoma County, Nyandarua County, Embu County, and Kajiado County.
Victims ranged in age from 32 to 47 years old, with some reportedly suffering from medical conditions or experiencing mental health difficulties.

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