Kitui: Boda boda rider found dead shortly after complaining about too many issues, saddened

• Peter Kimuri, a 27-year-old boda boda rider, was found dead shortly after he expressed the burdens of his life.
• Area Boda Boda Riders chairman Cairo Kimanzi said Peter was known for his dedication to his job.
• Mr Kimanzi noted that Peter's quiet demeanor made it difficult to find out if he was facing a problem.
• Kimanzi highlighted Peter's young family, saying he was married and had children preparing for school, and lamented the loss.

Didacus Malowa, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, has over three years of experience covering Kenyan politics and current affairs.

Kitui – A 27-year-old boda boda rider was found dead shortly after complaining of too many problems in his life.

The man, who called himself Peter Kimuri, reportedly committed suicide by burning his clothes and his wife's clothes.

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Area Boda Boda Riders chairman Cairo Kimanzi said the young man was dedicated to his job.

Kimanzi explained that Peter was always quiet and it was difficult to tell if he was having any problems.

He said Peter arrived at work as usual but did not speak to him as he seemed stressed, adding that he asked his fellow boda riders what was going on.

“His name is Peter. Peter was a man of few words and a hard worker. I don't know what happened to him. I saw Peter in the morning, but he didn't talk to me because he could see.” “He was stressed out. “I asked them why they felt so stressed out. I just asked the young people out there,” he said.

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His mother said he had tried to harm himself just two months ago, but friends and relatives stopped him.

loss of peter's family

Kimanzi further revealed that it was a huge loss for his young family, adding that he was married with a young child.

He added that the boda boda rider was preparing to drop his young child off at school before he was found dead.

“We suffered a loss because Peter was young, married and preparing to send his children to school. It's a huge loss,” he added.

Mutuku Kilonzo, a fellow bodaboda, added that many people are experiencing various problems and it is difficult to know about them if you don't have someone to talk to.

His body was moved to Mwingi Level 4 Hospital mortuary to await post-mortem examination and burial.

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Kakamega man kills wife over WhatsApp message

Separately, a Kakamega man left his village in shock after he allegedly murdered his wife over WhatsApp messages suggesting she was having an affair.

Peter Kalungani, a 47-year-old from Kamasai village, and his wife rarely lived in peace.

Just hours after the explosive altercation, as the clock struck midnight, the woman's screams echoed through the air, echoing with horror as her husband mercilessly brandished a panga, killing her.

Her screams woke the children and they went to the neighbors for help. Mr Kalungani later took his own life.

Source: TUKO.co.ke