A college in Kabarnet, Eldoret, is mourning the death of one of its students who died by suicide.
In an official statement, the Eldoret Water and Sanitation Company (ELDOWAS) confirmed that the student jumped into one of its treatment tanks on Wednesday, June 11.
Unfortunately, efforts by staff to save him were unsuccessful. "The Eldoret Water and Sanitation Company (ELDOWAS) confirms a tragic incident that occurred on the afternoon of June 11, 2025, at the Kesses Water Treatment Plant, where a young man gained unauthorized access and jumped into one of the water treatment tanks," the statement read in part. "Despite swift efforts by our staff to intervene, the individual could not be saved," the statement continued.
Silhoutte figure of man holding a rope Gulf Today Details of the reason why the student took his own life remain scanty, but Kenyans took the opportunity to challenge parents and families to be actively involved in their children's lives.
