In the shadow of recent tragedies, Kenya faces a painful truth—the silent crisis of men’s mental health, a struggle too often buried in shame and ignored in whispers.
The heartbreaking suicide of 24-year-old University student in Tharaka Nithi has once again highlighted the devastating consequences of unaddressed emotional distress.
Reports indicate that Kelvin Mwenda took his own life after a dispute with his lover, Joylyne Kendi, who allegedly locked him out of her apartment. Overwhelmed, he jumped from the building’s balcony and died on the spot after landing on his head.
Witnesses said he was alone on the balcony of the house before he leapt off.
Police arrived at the scene and transported the body of the deceased to mortuary as they launched investigations into the incident.
Confirming the incident, County Police Commander Zacchaeus Ng’eno expressed concern over rising domestic conflicts in the region, urging couples to seek counseling rather than let disputes escalate.
Ngeno’s plea underscores a critical gap in mental health support, particularly for men who often suffer in silence due to societal stigma.
By Nairobi