Police have launched investigations after a 33-year-old teacher committed suicide at his village home in Embu County.

According to Mwendani radio station, the teacher identified as Mwalimu Munene hanged himself at Kaunyuri village in Manyatta Constituency. The discovery was made by his brother, who found the body suspended from a mango tree.

Relatives expressed shock, stating that the deceased had never shown any signs of depression before the tragic incident.

Authorities have yet to determine the motive behind the suicide because a search for a suicide note or any other clues yielded no results. The body was transferred to the mortuary for an autopsy and further procedures.

This event has raised the alarm over the increasing cases of mental health issues, particularly among Kenyan teachers. Mental health challenges are increasingly being linked to the rising number of suicide cases within the teaching profession.

Experts link the rising suicide rates to untreated mental health conditions, exacerbated by work-related stress and personal struggles.

Community leaders are calling for enhanced mental health support for teachers and other professionals facing similar challenges.