Police stationed at the Kenyatta International Convention Center (KICC) on Saturday, November 9, confirmed a death that occurred at the buildings on Friday, November 8.
In an OB report obtained by The Kenya Times, the police reported that a dismembered body of a young lady was found at the center adjacent to the amphitheatre.
As per the report, the body of the lady aged about 18 years old was found lying on the second floor of the KICC building with preliminary reports indicating that it was a suicide.
“It was reported that there was a body of an unknown female adult lying on the second floor of the KICC building adjacent to the amphitheatre.
“National Police Service (NPS) Officers rushed to the scene and established that it was a body of one female (name withheld to inform next of kin first) aged about 18yrs,” read the report in part.
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According to the report, the body was badly dismembered, and it is suspected that she committed suicide by jumping from one of the top floors of the same building.
Scenes of crime personnel have since documented the scene. The body was moved to the City Mortuary awaiting postmortem.
Separate reports on Saturday suggested that the lady had shared suicidal thoughts on social media before the incident.
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She had reportedly attended an exposition event at the KICC with a relative. Later, she accessed the 14th floor of the building where she is said to have jumped.
Police are investigating to determine if it was suicide or if foul play was involved. They are also looking into how she was able to access a window on a floor occupied by offices.
The woman’s death has sparked a social media debate, with several users blaming security personnel.
The lady’s death sparks social media debate
A popular social media user, Nakuru Mayor, commented, “Security personnel manning KICC sleep on the job, even those monitoring the CCTV. I’d rather have fewer security people who work. This case should be fully investigated. I once interacted with these people when my valuables were stolen at KICC, and I eventually gave up.”
Another user, Aziz Mire, suggested that depression may have taken a toll on the woman, leading her to take her own life.
“Once again, it’s proven that depression hides in plain sight behind the face of a normal, functioning person,” Mire said.
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Shee Chumba added, “She was young and had a bright future. This should be investigated; I don’t believe she jumped.”
Ahmed Salim remarked, “Suicide is either getting out of hand, or we’re just hearing about it more. There’s a root cause. Stress is burdening our kids at a very young age.”
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