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Standard One pupil commits suicide in Kericho

Kenya, Nairobi: A Standard One pupil at Kaitui Primary School in Kericho County has committed suicide by hanging himself using a mosquito net on a tree outside his home.

Bargeywet Sub-location Assistant Chief Peterson Rono said the nine-year old boy, Simeon Cheruiyot, was found dangling from the tree.  Efforts by residents to rescue him were futile as was pronounced dead on arrival at Kericho District Hospital.

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