
A family in Kisii county has been thrown into mourning following the death of their university son in Kakamega county.
Facebook user Peter Hezy Peter was found dead in his room after suffering a terrible heartbreak from his serious girlfriend.
The student at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) is believed to have died after the lady told him she was no longer interested in their relationship.
Rodgers Otiso narrated that according to Peter’s close friend and classmate, Churchill Kipkoech, Peter failed to attend class on Friday, November 21, something that was highly unusual for him.
“Concerned by Peter’s absence, a group of close friends visited his residence. They found the doorfastened with a stick, which forced them to push it open. Inside, they were met with the devastating sight of Peter’s lifeless body, showing signs of self-strangulation using a rope,” he said.
Before his death, the 22-year-old had shared a worrying Facebook post alluding to heartbreak.
Many commented on the post, attempting to console him and understand what he was going through.
One of Peter’s friends reached out on WhatsApp, asking what was wrong and hoping to help. Peter responded that they would talk later, as he was in a bad state, but they never communicated again.
“Churchill added that a day before the incident, Peter had shared troubling posts on his Facebook and WhatsApp statuses, expressing regret about being in a relationship.
Churchill responded to the status asking what was wrong, but Peter never replied, the message remained greyed out until his death. It is alleged that Peter had recently suffered heartbreak linked to a love triangle, which friends believe may have contributed to the tragedy,” Otiso added.
Police have launched investigations into the incident, while the university is yet to issue an official communication.




