A 35-year-old woman has died by suicide in Murang'a County, leaving residents in shock and mourning.
The woman, identified as Hellen Watiri, died on Thursday, November 12, 2026, according to a report shared by Inooro FM.
Watiri had been admitted at Murang'a Level 5 Hospital, where she was receiving treatment in the children's ward, the report said.
She allegedly left her daughter at the hospital and was reportedly seen leaving the hospital at night.
The report said she had taken her own life, plunging her family, fellow patients and hospital staff into grief.
The exact circumstances that led to her death were not immediately clear.
Police are expected to investigate and establish what happened before she left the ward.
Her death has sparked concern about the mental health of patients in hospitals, and the need for close monitoring and psychosocial support for vulnerable patients and families.
Family members and neighbours have been left searching for answers as they mourn the young mother.
Hospital authorities have not yet issued an official statement.
The body was expected to be moved to the mortuary for a postmortem examination as investigations continue.
The incident is a painful reminder of the growing mental health crisis facing many Kenyans, including mothers caring for sick children in wards.
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