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Recent spate of suicide cases in Kenya worrying

The recent spate of suicide cases in our communities is a stark reminder of a growing crisis that demands urgent attention. From a high school student who took his life after a minor altercation to an orphan who lost his school fees in a bet, and a newly employed teacher who hanged himself after gambling away a hefty loan.

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