A student at Chuka University took her own life when she jumped from the seventh floor of the institution's building, on Sunday evening, June 27.
Said building was said to be the university's Science Complex in Tharaka Nithi County. The lady was reported to have committed suicide after an altercation with an alleged boyfriend.
Eyewitnesses claimed that the girl who was reportedly expectant accused the schoolmate of infidelity.
Emergency service providers who were called to the scene rushed her to a nearby hospital after administering first aid.
However, she was reported dead on arrival. The institution and police were yet to release a statement on the matter.
The officers, nonetheless, commenced investigations with the eyewitnesses summoned to record statements.
In June 2021, the Ministry of Health raised an alarm on the rising number of suicide cases. While launching the Kenya Mental Health Action Plan (2021-2025), the CAS pointed out mental health remains an integral pillar in the country’s health system and social-economic development.
She called for concerted efforts to boost mental health care systems through investment, dedication, and planning for resources, coordination, oversight, awareness creation, and advocacy.
“Public and private partnerships will be an essential ingredient in the successful implementation of this action plan. I call upon county governments, private sector, faith-based organizations, NGOs, and community groups to commit and invest in mental health to help actualize the objectives of this mental health plan,” she urged.
Mwangangi asked the depressed to seek counseling by visiting professionals and registered counselors and therapists.
Victims can also reach out to the Ministry of Health through hotline numbers 1199 and 0721-336017.
