Man, 42, dies by suicide in Mwala

A 42-year-old man from Massawa in Mwala, Machakos County has died by suicide.

Muthwani area assistant chief Fidelis Manthi said the man took his life around 8 p.m. Monday, a few hours after returning home.

His body was found hanging from the roof of his house and circumstances around his death have not been established because he did not leave a suicide note.

Police have removed his body to the Machakos Level 5 Hospital mortuary as investigations get underway.

Mr Manthi further advised residents to seek help when in need.