It is sad but not uncommon to hear a child in Kenya has committed suicide with cases increasing by the day.
A primary school pupil on Friday committed suicide in his parent’s bedroom in Jumatatu village, Subukia in Nakuru County.
The body of George Waweru, 13, was found dangling on the roof his parents’ bedroom when everyone had left for chores.
Area Chief Mr Joseph Karanja said the boy’s father got the shock of his life after finding the body of the Class Six pupil from Oldonyo Mara Primary School dangling in his bedroom.
“The deceased father, Mr Njeru Ngirishon was from work when he found the body of his son hanging on a rope,’’ said Mr Karanja.
The administrator said no suicidal note was found in the house, adding that the boy had not reported to school at the beginning of this term.
Mr Ngirishon admitted that his son went to school on and off.
A resident said cases of suicides have been on the rise in the area.
The body of the deceased was taken to Nakuru Level Five mortuary.