A tragedy has struck in Kataavu village, Isaangwa Sub-location, Kitui Central, Kitui County, as a secondary school principal was found dead under shocking circumstances.
This incident adds to the growing cases of suicide in the country, leaving the local community in deep sorrow.The principal reportedly entered the bathroom to take a shower but remained there for an unusually long time.
After hours passed without any sign of him coming out, concerned family members grew suspicious.
They decided to break into the bathroom, only to be met with the devastating sight of the principal’s lifeless body hanging from the roof.
Authorities, along with area residents, arrived swiftly at the scene.
The body was later transferred to the Kitui County Referral Hospital Mortuary, where it will undergo an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.
Local leader, Nyumba Kumi Elder Joseph Mulwa Ngomba, confirmed the unfortunate incident, expressing the community’s shock at the sudden loss.The police have since launched an investigation to uncover the circumstances leading to the principal’s untimely demise.
While the exact reasons remain unclear, the case has sparked conversations about mental health awareness and the need for support for teachers and individuals facing stress.
The incident has elicited strong reactions on social media, as many Kenyans express their condolences and urge the authorities to offer more psychological support to people in distress.
By Kenyans