30-year-old man kills himself for failing to raise loan payment

A 30-year-old man from Navakholo in Kakamega County, Kenya dedicated suicide on Saturday over monetary stress, his household claims.

Solomon Ayindi Kataka’s physique was discovered hanging from a rope tied to the roof of his home in Eshambitsi Village.

The deceased’s household informed K24 Digital that Kataka, a bicycle repairer, had just lately borrowed Ksh13,000 from a neighborhood microfinance financial institution, and the lender was on his case to settle the mortgage.

The deceased’s mom, Alice Omwenje Kataka, mentioned her son had paid part of the mortgage, and that he was being harassed by the microfinance financial institution to offset the stability.

“My son had hit all-time low financially, and the lender was pestering him to clear his mortgage. Out of frustration, I think, he determined to finish his personal life,” mentioned Alice.

Solomon’s uncle, Japheth Kataka Makokha, mentioned the deceased’s home will probably be introduced down in compliance with Luhya traditions, which demand {that a} suicide sufferer’s construction within the homestead be demolished.

“Individuals who kill themselves shouldn’t even be taken to the mortuary; they need to be buried instantly at a spot close to the suicide scene,” mentioned Makokha.

Solomon’s physique was taken to Kakamega County Referral Hospital morgue.