A third-year university student who studies at Masinde Muliro university shocked residents of Ritaro village in Keumbu, Nyaribari Chache constituency in Kisii County on Sunday after he committed suicide.
Confirming the incident Michael Kwaba said the deceased Polycarp Onyancha revealed to a boda boda rider who is his close friend that he had consumed poison.
"Onyancha was rushed to Keumbu hospital for treatment by his friend who he told that he had consumed poison. Nurses at the facility administered first aid on him before referring him to Kisii Teaching and Referral hospital for specialized treatment," said Kwaba.
Mr. Kwaba said, unfortunately, the late died on arrival at KTRH.
According to the chief, Onyancha's mother Yuniah Onyancha who works as a labourer in the village had given him pocket money and school fees on Saturday so that he can return back to school.
"His mother told police that she gave him money to return back to school only to end up taking his own life. His death remains a mystery to locals," said the chief.
He said the deceased body was moved to Kisii Teaching and referral hospital morgue.
Kwaba assured that probe has commenced establish the reason why the deceased committed suicide.
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