Tragedy has struck in Kiambu Town after a student from Kiambu Township Secondary School was found dead in a suspected suicide case.

According to police reports, the female student’s body was discovered hanging on a tree at the Fair View Farm in Kiambu on Thursday. Residents in the area alerted authorities after spotting the body, leading to investigations being launched immediately.

The motive behind the suicide remains unknown, with police confirming that no suicide note was found at the scene.

The body was retrieved and moved to the local mortuary pending autopsy and further investigations. Authorities said they are working with the school administration and family members to establish what may have triggered the incident.

Cases of teenage suicide in Kenya have been on the rise. Experts  have urged schools and parents to prioritize mental health awareness and counseling support.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), suicide is among the leading causes of death among young people worldwide (WHO report).

This incident highlights the increasing need for mental health interventions in Kenyan schools. Stakeholders have previously raised concerns about academic pressure, bullying, and lack of psychosocial support as contributing factors to such tragedies.

For more reports on similar cases across Kenya, check out our coverage on sauce.co.ke under the Crime & Safety section.