Tragedy as 29-year-old man sets himself ablaze in Kasarani.

The motive behind a tragic incident in which a 29-year-old man, Denise Gakuru, died by suicide after setting himself on fire in the Kasarani area of Nairobi remains shrouded in mystery.

Gakuru's lifeless body was discovered in his house long after the self-immolation took place on Monday.

Police learnt revealed that the victim had soaked a piece of cloth in paraffin as part of his plan to take his own life.

He then wrapped the soaked cloth around his body and ignited it after dousing himself with more paraffin, as per police reports.

Upon learning of the incident, concerned neighbors rushed to his aid, finding him severely burnt.

He was rushed to hospital where he tragically succumbed to his injuries.

The police have moved his body to the Kenyatta National Hospital mortuary pending an autopsy, but the motive for his actions remains unclear.

This incident adds to a series of worrying suicide cases recently reported to authorities.

In another incident in Subukia, Londiani, a 51-year-old man died by suicide by hanging himself in his house.

The body of Harrison Theuri was found hanging on a rope in the rafters of his house.

The motive of the incident is yet to be known, police said.

The body was moved to the mortuary pending autopsy and further probe.

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