Kenyatta University Student Found Dead After Disappearing for Days

In Nairobi, a 21-year-old university student has reportedly taken his own life, sparking protests and outrage among his peers. 

The student's body was discovered early on the morning of December 11, 2024, at Waiteithie Estate, hanging from the top of an apartment wall. 

Passers-by first noticed the body and alerted residents, who then confirmed that the deceased was one of their own. 

The discovery of a suicide note left behind by the student revealed his reasons for the drastic decision: academic frustrations, financial difficulties, and emotional setbacks.

According to the note, the student felt increasingly overwhelmed by the pressures of university life. 

He expressed that his academic struggles, compounded by a lack of financial resources, had taken a significant toll on his mental health. 

The student also pointed fingers at one of his lecturers, accusing the female educator of contributing to his hardships. 

He claimed that she frequently failed him in exams and forced him to repeat certain tests, which further exacerbated his sense of hopelessness.

The devastating news quickly spread among university students, many of whom gathered at the scene of the incident. 

The discovery of the suicide note sparked outrage and calls for accountability. 

Students held demonstrations, condemning what they described as ongoing frustration and mistreatment by some lecturers. 

They expressed deep dissatisfaction with the university's student leadership, who were criticized for their delayed response. 

Some students lamented that the student leaders arrived at the scene only after the body had already been taken away by authorities.

“We have never staged a demonstration before, but this time, we are taking a stand,” one student said during the protest. 

“The student leaders failed to show up when they were needed the most. It’s only after the body was removed that they arrived. The lecturer responsible for this must be held accountable.”

The university's administration has yet to issue an official statement regarding the incident, but law enforcement authorities have begun an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the student’s death. 

They have taken the body for post-mortem examination and are working to piece together the full story.

The protests, however, have also sparked a wider conversation about the need for systemic changes within universities. 

Students are calling for better support systems to help those struggling with mental health issues and academic stress.