Cases of suicides, murders and extreme violence have now become a trend in institutions of higher learning.
Dr Elizabeth Ngozi, a therapist, and lecturer at Tangaza University College, her University of Nairobi counterpart Charles Kimamo and Dr Margaret Kagwe, who is a consultant in counselling, blame these deaths on the breakdown of the societal structure.
The experts are of the view that parents have failed to nurture children in a way that prepares them for adult life.
“The family environment today seems to lack moral training, laws, and canes (disciplinary measures). Many are not taught the real value of life,” Dr Ngozi told The Nation.
Dr Kagwe added that the youngsters tend to find suicide an easy way out when confronted with realities of life since their parents were too busy working to help their children to develop life skills at a tender stage.
On March 1, a 19-year-old Meru National Polytechnic student allegedly filmed herself committing suicide after a misunderstanding with her boyfriend.
In February, another shocking case in which a male student at Kaiboi Technical Institute in Nandi County stabbed his girlfriend and turned the knife on himself over unrequited love.
On January 14, Laikipia University student was lynched by fellow students for allegedly kissing the girlfriend of one of the aggressors.
Anthony Murimi, another youth in Meru, caused a stir when he climbed a 60-metre high mast and threatened to jump.
According to a 2018 survey on universities, 12 students took their own lives. The number could be higher.
