Detectives are investigating the suspected suicide of Kenya Defence Forces soldier Gilbert Laboso, found dead in his Tassia home on May 26. Laboso, who had reportedly battled depression, allegedly hanged himself using a tie. His death follows a similar incident in April involving another KDF officer, highlighting growing mental health concerns within the military.
On the same day, five other suicide cases were reported across the country—in Taita Taveta, Kisii, Migori, Kiambu, and Makueni—raising alarms over a possible national mental health crisis. Authorities cite stress, trauma, and domestic issues as potential contributors.
