A University student on Wednesday March 27, 2024 committed suicide at Raila Village in Lang’ata Constituency after losing his schools fees to a betting scheme.
Brian Ongwae, 22, a student at the Catholic University of East Africa CUEA had placed a bet of KSh15, 000 meant for his school fees, with the hope of earning more cash but the deal hit a snag.
The residents from the village said that after the betting on Tuesday March 26 evening, the victim remained perturbed during the day after losing the cash, ending up locking himself inside his house and could be heard speaking to unknown person.
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Curious neighbours later went to his rented house in the area only to find his body dangling from the rooftop.
Muguimoini area chief, George Mukuria while confirming the incident said the police officers arrived on Wednesday evening and assessed the house before taking the body to the City Mortuary pending an autopsy.
The administrator added that it appears the deceased was depressed following constant loss of money to betting. He called on the youths to desist from such activities to avoid such incidents.
The deceased left a note addressed to his mother telling her to remain strong.
By Brian Ndigo
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