Police are investigating an incident in which a 51-year-old man, believed to be the Chief Executive Officer of an Information, Communication, and Technology firm, fell from the 14th floor of a building in Kilimani.
The incident is said to have occurred on the afternoon of Tuesday, December 23, in what the investigators believe could be a result of a suicide.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the man had checked into the apartment at around 10pm the previous day and spent the night at the apartment before the incident.
The officers who visited the apartment found it in disarray, with indications that the victim could have sustained injuries before the tragic fall to death.
During the probe, the officers recovered a used scalpel, suggesting that the victim could have inflicted injuries on himself, with alcohol and medications also found at the scene.
Detectives, while conducting their investigations, also came across a pool of blood spilt all over the bedsitter room, including the washrooms, raising more questions.
The police revealed that the death of the ICT guru is being treated as a suspected suicide case, with investigations underway to establish the exact circumstances leading to his death.
The victim, whose body was found lying on the ground of the apartment located along Kasuku Road, sustained serious injuries, with head injuries, a broken leg and limbs.
Meanwhile, the deceased's body has since been transferred to the Lee Funeral Home in Nairobi for preservation, awaiting a post-mortem.
The latest incident adds to the list of similar cases reported this year involving people falling from high-rise buildings, particularly in Nairobi city.
Just a month ago, a 23-year-old fourth-year student fell to her death from an apartment in the Ngara area of Nairobi. The student was attending a party alongside fellow students when she fell from the 12th floor.
A review of the CCTV footage by investigators later revealed that the student had attempted to jump between two balconies while intoxicated when she tragically slipped and fell.
Counsellors, medics, and psychologists recommend seeking help whenever you experience any mental health issue. Call the Kenya Red Cross toll-free hotline, 1199, for support.
