Police are investigating the death of Mwaura Gathua, a 51-year-old man believed to be the Chief Executive Officer of an Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) firm, who died after falling from the 14th floor of an apartment building in Kilimani, Nairobi.

The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon, December 23, with investigators treating the case as a suspected suicide, pending completion of inquiries. Preliminary findings indicate that the man had checked into the apartment at around 10pm the previous night and spent the night there before the fatal fall.

Officers who visited the scene found the bedsitter apartment in disarray, raising concerns that the deceased may have sustained injuries prior to the fall. During the search, police recovered a used scalpel, alcohol, and medication, suggesting the possibility that the victim may have inflicted injuries on himself.

Detectives also discovered a pool of blood spread across the room and into the washroom area, further complicating the circumstances surrounding the death. The body was found lying on the ground outside the apartment complex along Kasuku Road, with the deceased having sustained severe injuries, including head trauma, a broken leg, and other limb injuries.

Police have confirmed that the death is being handled as a suspected suicide as investigations continue to establish the exact sequence of events leading up to the tragedy. The body has since been transferred to Lee Funeral Home in Nairobi for preservation, awaiting a post-mortem examination.

The incident adds to a growing list of similar cases reported this year involving individuals falling from high-rise buildings, particularly within Nairobi. Just last month, a 23-year-old fourth-year university student died after falling from a 12th-floor apartment in Ngara while attending a party. Investigators later established, through CCTV footage, that the student had attempted to jump between two balconies while intoxicated before slipping and falling.

Mental health professionals continue to urge members of the public to seek help when experiencing emotional distress or mental health challenges. Anyone in need of support is encouraged to contact the Kenya Red Cross toll-free hotline on 1199 for assistance.