Deceased Teacher Directs Ex-Girlfriend Who Rejected Him To Read His Eulogy On Valentines
The teacher from Nthangariri village in Mbeere North, Embu county was discovered dead in his home following a distressing post on Facebook a day before his untimely demise.
Marvin Chege 
A young teacher from Embu County on Wednesday, February 7 committed suicide after he was rejected by his former girlfriend, shortly after he extended an invite to friends for a gathering on Valentine's Day.
The teacher from Nthangariri village in Mbeere North, Embu county was discovered dead in his home following a distressing post on Facebook a day before his untimely demise.
It read "Evening Members when you are stressed you just need one friend to share with, meanwhile, I invite you to my function on 14/2/2024 welcome all", the context of the invite immediately sent worry regarding what went on behind the scenes.
DCI detectives at a crime scene. /FILE
Mbeere North sub-county Police Commander Eric Yego revealed that concerns emerged after the teacher had barricaded himself in his house and ceased responding to calls from loved ones.
Nthawa Member of County Assembly (MCA) Sammy Tito sought intervention from the Siakago Police Station about the situation. When law enforcement arrived at the deceased teacher's residence, the discovery bewildered the officers.
The teacher's lifeless body was found with no apparent physical injuries aside from blood and a white substance emanating from his nose.
Investigators recovered two sachets suspected to be insecticide from the scene as well as a suicide note with detailed instructions.
The note believed to be penned by the teacher shed light on the circumstances leading to his tragic demise. The circumstances included heartbreak over a failed marriage proposal.
"Just decided to rest in peace. I have tried all means but it has been in vain,” the suicide note began in part.
According to the teacher, the woman he selected to read his eulogy had declined his advances, as he lamented in the note that "I promised to love you till my last breath."
In his final instructions, the teacher directed that he wanted to be laid to rest on Valentine's Day, February 14 with the Embu County Assembly Speaker Josiah Thiriku and Nthawa MCA overseeing funeral arrangements.
He left behind the contacts of the woman who turned him down, remarking that she should be the one to read his eulogy.
The teacher also directed that his belongings be distributed to any children he may have had in his life.
"All my property to be distributed to my children if any, I may look stupid but I have shared my stress with 17 but none talked to me, let's meet in heaven," the note added.
An indication of depression, the teacher further noted that he pleaded with the ex-girlfriend but his pleas were ignored.
The news of the teacher's death sent shockwaves through the region, prompting discussions on mental health awareness and the significance of fostering supportive networks within communities.
Counsellors, medics, and psychologists advise that you can always reach out for help when experiencing any mental health issue. Call the Kenya Red Cross toll-free hotline, 1199, for support.
