Police in Manga Sub-county in Kitutu Masaba Constituency, Nyamira, are investigating the death of Barnabas Nyakundi, the head teacher of Mokwerero Primary School, who is said to have committed suicide on Friday last week.
In a moving note allegedly authored by the deceased, it was apparent he had fallen into depression.
“I am tired. I can’t fight anymore. Death will give me rest. I couldn’t make it,” read part of the note allegedly left behind by Nyakundi.
Manga Sub-county Police Commander Benson Makumi said the body was found dangling inside the house he lived in.
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“We have launched investigations into the incident. His body was found hanging in his house. It was moved to the mortuary. Other processes will follow,” Makumi told Education news on phone.
The deceased bid his neighbours farewell and told them that he had really suffered without giving further explanation.
“If you do not see me around, know I could not make it. I have suffered enough,” he said.
The head teacher also thanked a woman, whom he only identified as Mama Peter, for giving him food during his last days on earth.
Slightly over three months ago, another teacher in Nyamira hanged himself after he allegedly lost a Ksh50,000 to a bet he had placed in an online casino.
The Nyamira Boys High School Board of Management teacher hanged himself in his rented room.
In February 2023, another Mathematics and Chemistry teacher in neighbouring Kisii County also committed suicide at his home in Nyosia village in Nyaribari Chache Constituency, citing chronic asthma, high blood pressure, bladder cancer and chronic inflammation as the reasons for his drastic action.
By Ongondi Nyakundi
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