A family in Kapsongoro village, Chepsangor, Nandi County, is distraught after their son allegedly committed suicide after failing to find a job.
Michael Kibet, a Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) graduate, is believed to have taken his life in brother’s home in Lessos after failing to find job since graduating.
Kibet, 26, earned a First Class honours degree in ICT and Telecommunication from the Juja-based college in 2021 after graduating with an A plain from Meteitei Boys High School in Tinderet Nandi.
According to Area Chief David Rugut, the deceased hung himself outside his brother’s house out of despair.
He stated that the family had lost not just a talented student but also a trusted professional.
“We are really saddened by the loss of Michael. He was a hardworking and disciplined boy in our location. He ended his life out of frustration according to his brother,” Rugut said.
The deceased hoped to secure employment immediately after his studies after graduating top of his class.
“The locals were really shocked by his demise. Many didn’t believe as he has been a very humble boy and very responsible,” the chief said.
Until his death, Kibet was living with his mother a retired nurse and single mother, who has been educating her children alone after the death of her husband.
“It is really difficult to tell what could be the major contributor to Kibet’s death as his parents really laid a good foundation for them educationally, it is really sad losing such a vibrant young man,” he added.
The body of the deceased was moved to Samaritan Funeral Home in Kapsabet as funeral preparations continue. He will be laid to rest on Friday, June 9, 2023.
Suicide cases have been on the rise in the country with experts blaming stress and depression for the trend.
“We didn’t know he was going through issues. Whenever he was facing a problem, he would tell us,” a source told K24 Digital.
