Man commits suicide after squandering dowry money

Man commits suicide after squandering dowry money

An elderly man at Maluma village in Kitui County committed suicide by taking poison to avoid questioning after he allegedly squandered Sh10,000 that was meant for his son’s dowry.

The money, which had been contributed by the deceased brothers, was supposed to be taken his son’s in-laws as dowry payment on August 8.

The decomposing body of James Kailu, 60, was found in a maize plantation on Wednesday, days after he returned from Nairobi.

According to neighbours, the deceased fled to Nairobi with his village girlfriend only to return home empty-handed

Confirming the incident, Ikutha Sub County OCPD Kingsford Nyanga said that the body has been moved to Kitui Mortuary.

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