A sombre mood engulfed Makatani village in Yatta sub-county Machakos county after a 26-year-old man was found this morning having committed suicide by hanging himself.
Confirming the incident Yatta OCPD Edward Changach said that the victim identified as Muia Musembi hanged himself in his house using a sisal rope.
The officer said that the family members of the deceased woke up to find the man's body dangling from the roof after futile knocks on his door.
The reason behind the young man deciding to take his life is yet to be established.
He also noted that suicide cases amongst youths are on the rise where he advised parents to advise their children and ensure amicable settlement of issues.
"What is disturbing is that most suicide cases being reported are of youths who are tomorrow's leaders," he noted.
The body was taken by police to Matuu median hospital mortuary for postmortem.