A Form Four student at Sironga Girls’ High School in Nyamira County died by suicide after jumping from the second floor of the school’s administration block.
This tragic incident occurred on Saturday morning while students prepared for the day.
School Principal Jane Nyanumba confirmed that the student, set to sit for her Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) next month, jumped as her classmates got ready. Nyanumba stated,
The girls were preparing to start the day when the student jumped from the building. She was injured and rushed to Nyamira County Referral Hospital, where doctors pronounced her dead
Jane Nyanumba
Witnesses described the student as quiet and noted she had shown no signs of distress before the incident.
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She was okay and even slept well. We are shocked
Jane Nyanumba
The principal added,
Nyamira South Deputy County Commissioner Florence Obunga learned about the incident from the principal at 6:30 AM.
We went there with the subcounty security team after learning of the incident and found she had sustained injuries to her head
Florence Obunga
Currently, investigators are gathering information about this tragic event, but the motive remains unclear. Meanwhile, students and staff struggle to cope with their loss.
West Mugirango MP Steve Mogaka has called for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the student’s death.
He emphasized the rising issue of mental health among youth, stating,
Mental health has become a leading killer disease. Through Parliament, I will draft a motion for counselling lessons to be included in the curriculum to reduce suicide cases among youth
Steve Mogaka
Police report an increase in suicide cases, with up to two incidents occurring daily.
The World Health Organization attributes these cases to various factors, including academic pressures, joblessness, and mental health issues.
As investigations continue, the school community mourns a promising life lost too soon.
