Shock as University student commits suicide

By Standard Team

A sombre mood engulfed a village in Sergoit Elgeyo/Marakwet County after a fourth year student  committed suicide. Evans Limo, 26, a Bachelor of Education student at Chepkoilel University College, Eldoret, hanged himself in his hut. His mother had gone to wake him only to stumble on his body. Confirming the incident, area police Chief Joseph Ireri said it was the student’s second suicide attempt. “Last month, the boy had attempted to kill himself by drinking poison,” he said.