County Government of Uasin Gishu fire brigade on Thursday responded swiftly managing to save a man who tried to commit suicide by burning himself in his house at Shambani village on the outskirts of Eldoret City.
According to the Uasin Gishu Chief Fire Officer David Sitati, the man had suffered serious burns on his body during the suicide attempt.
"Neighbors told us that no one talks to the man. However as good neighbors, it's important to take responsibility to care for and support each other, especially those in need by showing them compassion and love," he advised.
Residents said the man has been living a lonely life and doesn't talk to neighbors. They alleged that he could have tried to burn himself in the house due to stress, mental illness, depression or personality disorders.
Sitati added that the firefighters put out the fire and the man was taken to be hospitalized at the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital where he is undergoing treatment after suffering a larger extent of burns and other injuries.
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