Woman Jumps to Death From 19th Floor of Nairobi CBD Tower
A 45-year-old woman died by suicide on Wednesday after jumping from the 19th floor of View Park Towers along Uhuru Highway.
As per a police report from a security supervisor at the tower, dated Wednesday, November 6, and obtained by Gossipa2z.com, the woman jumped from the 19th floor around 3 p.m. that same day.
She reportedly left her shoes, jacket, and mobile phone on the rooftop before falling onto a tent set up on the ground floor.
Sadly, the woman died from the injuries sustained.
Upon receiving the report, police officers visited the location and discovered that the deceased had been visiting her male friend, who runs a printing business on the building’s ground floor.
“They were having tea together when she excused herself, but shortly afterward, her friend received a message from her saying she had decided to end her life,” part of the police report stated.
Authorities documented the scene, and the woman’s body was transferred to the city mortuary for an autopsy.
With the rise in suicide cases across the country, the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has called for urgent reforms to address mental health issues and the decriminalization of attempted suicide.
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Police have expressed concern over the growing trend of suicides, with reports indicating that up to two cases are recorded daily.
Data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) and the National Police Service (NPS) reveals that Kenya has experienced 1,576 suicide deaths over the last four years.
The KNCHR has stressed the need for open discussions to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and strengthen support systems for those dealing with mental health struggles.
Many suicide attempts in Kenya go unreported due to the criminalization of the act, suggesting that the actual scale of the crisis may be far greater.
Kenya is one of about 20 African countries where attempting suicide remains a criminal offense, according to KNCHR.
However, the country is making progress in changing this narrative. Recent legislative changes, like the Mental Health (Amendment) Act of 2022, have been hailed for acknowledging that individuals with suicidal thoughts or behaviors need access to affordable mental health care, counseling, and rehabilitation.
Experts, including counselors, doctors, and psychologists, advise seeking professional help if experiencing any mental health issues. The Kenya Red Cross provides support through its toll-free hotline, 1199.
Woman Jumps to Death From 19th Floor of Nairobi CBD Tower
