By: Ruth Chepyatich
It’s really heartbreaking when we always open our screens; Radios and even when we have a look at our newspapers and find premature deaths. We are loosing our young and Energetic comrades. But why?, Recently there was a case at Rongo university where a student was stubbed to death by his close fellow, other cases of murder were also recorded in other universities.
Following the sudden demise of the young comrades which occurs severally my heart have not been in rest, until when will this issue curbed?.
There are several reasons as to why students murder themselves, either by committing suicide or killing one another this includes: relationship issues, majority of students find leisure by engaging in relationships, as a result when the partner cheats on his or her fellow, they will end up stubbing the other.
Another reason is depression, majority of comrades are leaving with stress, this can be as a result of lack of fees, upkeep and even rent
For the students who can speak out their minds can be rescued from this but the silent ones do suffer untill they take out their lives.
Government in collaboration with several institutions should find ways to curb the issue of depression by developing guiding and counselling programs.
Parents and guidance should also ensure that they check the progress of their children, “send money to them”.
Fellow students are also advised that whenever they see their friend behaving in a different way, they need to approach them and have a talk sometimes sharing ideas will relief stress.
The lives of our future leaders is important, lets always ensure that in all means we curb pre mature deaths, Together we can save lives.
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