Residents of Karurumo Market in Kyeni South Ward, Runyenjes Constituency, Embu County, are in shock following the discovery of a young man’s body inside his house in what is suspected to be a suicide.
The incident was confirmed by the area Nyumba Kumi, senior elder Edward Nyaga, who said he was alerted by the deceased’s family and proceeded to the scene.
According to Nyaga, relatives grew concerned after the man failed to report to work as usual.
Upon checking on him, they found the house locked from the inside and, after forcing the door open, discovered his body.
Nyaga expressed concern over what he described as a rising number of similar incidents involving young people in the area, linking the trend to drug and substance abuse and the spread of illicit brews in the locality.
He urged young people facing personal difficulties to reach out to family members, religious leaders, community elders, or professional counselors rather than suffering in silence.
