- Residents of Kadenge village in Siaya county were surprised after finding the body of a 35-year-old man
- The Chief of Kadenge, Jacob Ouma, confirmed the incident and explained how a dispute over dowry led to the man’s death
- The police sent the body to Siaya County Referral Hospital for examination
Siaya – Police in the Alego Usonga area have launched an investigation following the death of a 35-year-old man.
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On Sunday, November 23, residents of the small village of Kadenge were shocked after discovering the body of Nicholas Otieno in the village of Udura.
How Nicholas Otieno died in Siaya
Preliminary investigations indicate that the man committed suicide following a domestic dispute involving dowry cows paid to his elder sister.
Confirming the incident, the chief of Kadenge, Jacob Ouma, said that the family reported the incident after 9pm.
According to Citizen Digital, Otieno wanted her to have full control over the dowry cow, but her mother said she would only give him one calf.
Ouma revealed that the dowry had been paid during the ceremony held the previous day, and the deceased insisted that he wanted at least two cows.
The local chief said that the misunderstanding escalated into a fight before Otieno left home at 9pm on Saturday, November 22.
For luck Unfortunately, youths who were returning home from the funeral service discovered Otieno’s body, raised a cry and informed the family.
The police arrived at the area, transferred the body to the Siaya County Referral Hospital, and organized an investigation into what killed him.
How to get help when you’re depressed or feeling like you want to screw yourself up
Cases of self-harm have been increasing in the country, often related to psychological stress.
TUKO.co.ke advises people with depression to seek help from government hospitals or charities.
For example, one can get help from Befrienders Kenya, a non-governmental organization that provides free psychological support to people at risk of suicide.
In addition to providing psychological support, the organization, which is managed and funded by good Samaritans, also conducts awareness campaigns about the problem of people committing suicide in society.
Through these campaigns, Befrienders Kenya aims to reduce abuse and misconceptions about grief and self-harm, and they can contact the helpline +254 722 178 177.
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How a husband killed his wife Kisii
In Kisii county, a family was engulfed in grief after their 54-year-old cousin was found murdered.
The search for the 54-year-old woman ended in pain after her body was found buried near the entrance of her house, where she was reported to be living with the man.
John Agwacha, aged 72, confessed to killing and burying his wife’s body near the gate of their house.
Agwacha, who was arrested by Kisii police, later changed his statement saying he did not know where his wife was.
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