Police in Homa Bay are investigating an incident where a Ward Administrator committed suicide under unclear circumstances.
South Kabuoch Ward Administrator Jack Ochieng is said to have driven his vehicle into a ticket near Kodera Trading Center and hanged himself on Saturday evening.
North East Kanyamwa Location Chief Jane Atieno said that Mr Ochieng was seen in the area in the morning, before being found dangling from a rope in the evening.
She said that the body was discovered by curious members of the public who became suspicious after noting that the car had been parked there for a long time.
"Some people saw the vehicle parked for long with nobody inside it. They went closer and found the body dangling from a tree," she is quoted by the Standard.
Confirming the incident, Homa Bay County Police Commander Esther Seroney said that investigations into the incident have since kicked off.
She said that the deceased left behind a note to direct a woman to take care of his child, but did not disclose possible reasons that led to him taking the step.
"Let people share problems when faced with challenges in the society," said the police boss.
The body of the deceased was taken to the Homa Bay County Referral Hospital morgue and the vehicle towed to the Homa Bay Police Station.