- A 15-year-old pupil died at his family home in Migori.
- Police say the incident followed a disagreement with his mother.
- Investigations are ongoing as the body awaits a postmortem.
A cloud of sorrow hangs over a Migori household after a 15-year-old boy was found dead at his family home on Sunday morning, in what police believe was a case of suicide.
According to a report filed at Migori Police Station, the incident was reported at around 12.30 pm on December 14 by the boy’s father, Ayub Odhiambo Odiero.
The teenager, a pupil at Otacho Primary School, was last seen alive at about 10.50 am. Family members told police that moments earlier, his mother had declined his request to go to church, leading to a disagreement at home.
Not long after, relatives made a painful discovery within the homestead and raised the alarm.
Officers from Migori Police Station, together with detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Suna East, visited the home and secured the scene.
“Officers from Migori and DCI Suna East visited the scene and established that the juvenile had committed suicide,” the police report stated.
Scene of Crime personnel documented the area before the body was taken to Migori County Hospital mortuary, where it is being preserved pending a postmortem examination.
Detectives from DCI Suna East have taken over the case and are continuing inquiries to establish the full circumstances that led to the boy’s death. Police say no arrests have been made so far.
Authorities emphasised that the investigation remains open as they piece together events leading up to the tragedy.
Mental health advocates have once again raised concerns about the emotional struggles faced by young people. Experts warn that children and teenagers may find it hard to process distress, and that even ordinary disagreements can sometimes lead to devastating outcomes.
Child protection specialists are urging parents, guardians, schools, churches, and community leaders to pay close attention to emotional warning signs and strengthen counselling and peer support systems.
Anyone experiencing emotional distress or thoughts of self-harm is encouraged to seek help. Support is available through local health facilities, trusted community leaders, and mental health helplines across Kenya. Speaking to someone can save a life.
