A businesswoman from Kambiri area of Kakamega County has taken her life after allegedly losing Kshs60,000 in gambling with aviator.

According to locals, the woman engages in betting frequently and she suffered the great loss in one of her games. The deceased chose to remain silent with her loss with the distress pushing her to end her life inside her shop.

Those who spoke to the media urged people battling with such distress to speak out and seek help.

“This woman was betting. The aviator plane flew away with her money about Kshs60,000. She remained silent with her loss and it pushed her to where she is. We are calling upon those with troubles to share with others  who can help solve issues,” one of the locals said.

“We have heard that she had won a certain amount of money and losing the money is what made her strangle herself. We don’t know much because she was alone,” said another.

“Betting has brought problems. It’s like the money she used didn’t belong to her maybe it belonged to her husband. We are saddened by the incident. I would like to urge residents of Kambiri in Isukha North Ward, when you have a personal problem, share it with your colleague or friend , so that you get help and life continues,” a third local added.

Kakamega woman dies by suicide after losing Ksh.60,000 in ‘aviator’ betting pic.twitter.com/EjTUxrk53B

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The area chief  also appealed to residents to seek help when dealing with such personal problems. He further said that the police have lauinched investigations into the incidents