Tragedy Hits Nairobi City After A Woman Jumps, Dies From The 19th Floor Of The View Park Towers
A 45-year-old woman committed suicide on Wednesday by jumping from the 19th floor of View Park Towers off Uhuru Highway.
According to a police report from a security official who works as a supervisor at the tower dated Wednesday, November 6, the woman jumped from the nineteenth floor around 3 p.m. that day.
She is said to have left her shoes, jacket, and mobile phone on the rooftop before falling on top of a ground-floor tent. Unfortunately, the victim died from his injuries.
After receiving the report, police officers visited the scene and discovered that the deceased had visited her male friend who ran a printing business on the ground floor of the building.
A macabre morass at Viewpark Towers.
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At approximately 1600hrs a woman fell from 19th floor.
Cause of fall still unknown. pic.twitter.com/Oau1ls6PIu
“They were together taking tea but she excused herself but in a short while, her friend received a message from her that she had decided to commit suicide,” read part of the police report.
Police documented the scene, and the deceased’s body was moved to the city morgue for autopsy.
Following an alarming increase in the country’s suicide rate, the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has called for immediate reforms to address mental health issues and decriminalize attempted suicide.
Police say the suicide rate is concerning, with up to two cases reported daily.
The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) and the National Police Service (NPS) report 1,576 suicide deaths in the last four years.
The KNCHR emphasized the importance of open discussions in raising awareness, reducing stigma, and developing stronger support systems for people dealing with mental health issues.
Many suicide attempts in Kenya go unreported because the act is illegal, implying that the true scope of the crisis may be greater.
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According to the KNCHR, Kenya is one of about 20 African countries where attempted suicide remains a criminal offense.
The country is, however, making efforts to change the narrative.
Recent legislative reforms, such as the Mental Health (Amendment) Act of 2022, have been lauded for acknowledging that people who have suicidal thoughts or behaviors deserve access to affordable mental health care, counseling, and rehabilitation.
Counselors, doctors, and psychologists all recommend that you seek help if you are experiencing a mental health issue. For assistance, call the Kenya Red Cross’s toll-free hotline at 1199.
Tragedy Hits Nairobi City After A Woman Jumps, Dies From The 19th Floor Of The View Park Towers
