A traffic police officer left the vetting panel amused during the ongoing vetting exercise after he narrated how his family left him.
Appearing before the Murshid Mohammed panel, Police Constable Philip Kiboi recounted how his wife disappeared with every household item leaving her four children behind.
"After small family feuds I went home on December last year only to find he has swept household belongings. She left our four kids whom I am burdened to provide for," Kiboi said.
He said it was a double tragedy after his brother, former Chief Inspector passed on leaving 12 children who he also provides for.
"I later lost my brother who left 12 children. My step mother is the one taking care of all the 16 children but I am the sole breadwinner though I rely on donations from church members & neighbours," Kiboi narrated sorrowfully.
Kiboi said he can't remarry since the wife disappeared with the marriage certificate after which she crossed over to Uganda.
"I have been under severe stress though I go for counseling since I lost a sister, a brother and later my wife disappeared. I see I am the next to die and if I manage to get to 50 years, I will just retire. I don't want to retire at 60," Kiboi continued.
He asked Murshid to ensure police officers get counselling frequently since many have commited suicide in connection with marital issues.
"I want to plead to you to make an effort of going to working station. The situation is severe and offices rarely get counselling which has led to many commiting suicide," Kiboi continued.
"You also sound suicidal. We will look into your sentiments," Murshid retaliated.
Murshid asked the Assistant Inspector General who is also the Rift Valley Regional Commander Solomon Makau to ensure he makes a follow-up to advise Kiboi accordingly.
Makau is also member of the vetting panel.