Shock In Gatundu As Woman Attempts Suicide From High-Voltage Power Line
On Tuesday, a young woman climbed a high-voltage transmission pylon in a suspected suicide attempt, shocking residents in the Galilee region of Gatundu North, Kiambu County.
According to witnesses, the event spurred a quick response from Kenya Power officials and Kiambu County firefighters, who collaborated to safely extract the woman from the estimated 40-meter-high pylon.
The woman, who is supposed to be a university graduate, has been suffering from despair, purportedly caused by unemployment.
“We get educated, yet no jobs. Due to a lack of employment, people get depressed. My friend had finished her studies but had no job,” the friend told reporters.
He encouraged the government to address the rising unemployment rate among recent graduates.
#KENYA: WOMAN RESCUED AFTER SUICIDE ATTEMPT ON HIGH-VOLTAGE PYLON
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Residents of Galilee in Gatundu North, Kiambu County, were left in shock on Tuesday when a young woman climbed a high-voltage transmission pylon in what appeared to be a suicide attempt.
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A parent who witnessed the incident voiced significant concern about the growing mental health issues among young people in the country.
“We are so shocked by what is happening in this country. Our children, no matter how well they have studied, are trying to commit suicide,” the parent said.
“This lady studied up to university level and had climbed nearly 40 meters up the pylon. The whole community called for assistance.”
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Residents have urged the government and Kenya Power to fence off the pylons in the area to prevent such accidents, particularly involving individuals and children who may attempt suicide.
They also advocated for greater understanding and open discussion about mental health among young people.
“All I can tell the youth is that they should talk about depression or talk to someone so they can get help,” another resident said.
Shock In Gatundu As Woman Attempts Suicide From High-Voltage Power Line
