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A gold miner in Migori has taken his life after his wife left him on claims that he was in a relationship with another woman.

30-year-old James Juma is said to have hanged himself Tuesday night after finding that the wife had left with their children.

Lower Suna location chief Samuel Yogo confirmed the incident and said the man took to the noose in their rented house.

"When he realised his wife had left, he entered their rental house and used a rope to commit suicide," he said.

Neighbours said they became suspicious at around 10pm after there was no sign of action in Juma's house.

"When they checked, they found him dead in his bedroom," Yogo said.