A medical professional stationed at the Kisii Training and Referral Hospital and his partner were discovered deceased in a residence located in the Nyamataro area of Kisii County.
It is suspected that the man may have taken the life of the woman before subsequently committing suicide within the premises.
According to police reports, the couple was found embracing each other on the bed at the time the bodies were located.
The woman had traveled to Kisii for a brief holiday, as she resided in the United States with her family, friends, and relatives indicated.
The apartment where the bodies were found had been secured from the inside.
The discovery occurred on Friday, November 29, with the woman’s body showing signs of decomposition, suggesting she had passed away earlier than the man.
Authorities noted that the man’s body appeared to be in a more recent state.
Used syringes were located beside the bed, indicating the possibility that they may have succumbed to an injection of a lethal substance.
The man was identified as Vincent, a medic at KTRH, while the woman was identified as Moraa, 29, who had been living in the USA.
The motive behind this tragic incident remains unclear. Police have requested the assistance of pathologists to examine the scene and ascertain the circumstances surrounding their deaths.
“The pathologists will ascertain the cause of death for both individuals. The woman’s body exhibited significant decomposition, while the man’s appeared relatively fresh,” stated a police officer present at the scene.
Additional reports suggested that there had been prior domestic disputes between the couple, potentially related to financial issues.
The bodies are currently at the local mortuary awaiting autopsy. Murder and suicide rank among the leading causes of death in the nation.
Authorities have expressed concern over the rising trend of suicides, with reports indicating that up to two cases occur daily.
Approximately eight murder cases are reported each day.
The World Health Organization attributes such incidents to factors including unemployment, bereavement, academic pressures, legal and financial challenges, as well as bullying, previous suicide attempts, familial history of suicide, substance abuse, depression, and bipolar disorder.
