A middle-aged man shocked villagers of Kerongo in Muma South Mugirango, Kisii county after he consumed poison protesting the death of his friend who died before paying him Sh6,000.
Confirming the incident area assistant chief Ezekiel Omwoyo said Enock Marando had given Sh6,000 to Peter Mosioma who unfortunately died before refunding the money.
"It is a shocking incident which has never happened in the village. Marando could not listen to advice from his family members when he threatened to drink poison because Mosioma died before refunding his money back," said the chief.
According to the chief, Marando was stressed with Mosioma's sudden death given that he was expecting the Sh6,000 to pay school fees for his daughter who joined form one recently.
Mr. Omwoyo said Marando's family members rushed him to RAM hospital where is currently fighting for his life.
"He consumed poison before he revealed to his wife who immediately alerted residents and took him to hospital. We thank God he is responding well to treatment," Omwoyo noted.
He hinted that the victim once discharged will be arrested and be taken to court where he will be charged for attempting to take his own life.
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