A somber cloud has engulfed Suswa village in Narok County after a man reportedly poisoned his two young daughters before taking his own life. The tragic incident, which occurred on October 21, 2025, has left residents in shock as authorities continue to investigate the circumstances leading to the deaths.
According to police reports, the man, identified as Nahashon Mbogo, allegedly fed his daughters, aged six and four, with a toxic substance known as redcat poison. After ensuring the children had ingested the poison, he is suspected to have laid their bodies on a bed inside their house before hanging himself. When police arrived at the scene, they found the lifeless bodies of the two children lying side by side on the bed, while their father’s body was discovered hanging from the roof with a rope around his neck.
The motive behind the incident remains unclear. Investigators have launched a probe into the deaths to establish what might have driven the man to commit such a distressing act. It is also not yet known where the mother of the children was at the time of the tragedy.
Residents of the area were the first to detect the incident after noticing an unusual silence from the homestead. Upon entering the house, they were met with the heartbreaking scene and immediately alerted local authorities. The bodies were later moved to a nearby mortuary pending a post-mortem examination and further investigations.
This case adds to a growing number of similar incidents across the country, where family-related suicides and homicides have become increasingly frequent. In recent months, similar cases have been reported in Kericho, Nairobi, and Meru, pointing to a worrying national trend.
Mental health experts have linked such tragedies to rising stress levels, economic hardships, family disputes, and mental illnesses such as depression. Data from local authorities indicate that up to five suicide cases are reported daily in different parts of Kenya, with men accounting for the majority of victims.
The World Health Organization (WHO) attributes such incidents to factors including unemployment, financial distress, family breakdowns, substance abuse, and undiagnosed psychological conditions. The Kenyan government, through various initiatives, has been increasing access to counseling services and public awareness campaigns aimed at encouraging people to seek help and reduce stigma around mental health issues.
As investigations into the Narok tragedy continue, residents and leaders are urging families to seek support and communicate during difficult times to prevent further loss of lives through such heartbreaking acts.
