A 24-year-old Lawrence Munene who committed suicide in his house on Monday September 6, 2021 has left behind a suicide note, his phone security pattern and his transfer pin.
Lawrence hails from Kithiruri village in Kianjakoma Sub-location of Kenya.
His father, Silas Nyaga said his son’s corpse was discovered after his daughter knocked on his (Lawrence) door and got no response.
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Nyaga said the Lawrence younger sister Murugi raised an alarm when she didn’t get any response from his room.
Neighbours gathered and broke into the house only to find his body dangling beside the bed.
He said;
“My daughter (Ann Murugi) alerted me on what was happening and when I went to try to open the door, I realized it was closed from inside,” Murugi said.
In his suicide note, Lawrence bid goodbye to his family and also pleaded that all who he has offended in time past should please forgive him, and asked that his goats be given to his Nephew.
“I am so sorry to everyone who I have wronged. Please live a lovely and enjoyable life until we meet again. I will miss you so much.”
His father added that after unlocking his phone they only “found conversations with his friends and nothing much.
“We are wondering what really prompted him to make such a decision,” Nyaga
Lawrence’s mother, Cecilia Wanja described him as a kind and humble son. Stressing that the incident has been confusing, she disclosed that her late son always helped her out whenever there was need to be meet.
“My son did not show any form of disturbance or discomfort because he wore a cool face and did not show any signs of depression.”
Kianjokoma area chief, Ezekiel Njagi urged youths to find amicable ways of solving problems whenever they have challenges.
He said;
“I urge the younger generation to seek help from counsellors whenever they feel stressed. We are ready to listen and change situations for the better instead of losing someone’s life.”
Lawrence’s corpse has been deposited at Gakwegori mortuary.
