Gusii music star Henry Sagero hospitalised after suspected suicide attempt

Gusii music artist Henry Sagero, also known as Man Pepe, is currently fighting for his life after allegedly consuming a potentially toxic substance, a situation his associates suspect was a suicide attempt sparked by escalating marital and domestic issues. The incident occurred at his residence in Kisii town's Daraja Mbili, around 11 am, sending shockwaves through the Gusii entertainment community and triggering an urgent effort to save the veteran artiste.

Etaya TV and Radio, where Sagero also worked, reported that Sagero had just sent a chilling two-page letter to Kisii County Assembly Deputy Speaker Jacob Bagaka expressing his domestic grievances and stating his intention to end his life. Shortly after sending the letter, Sagero posted a video on social media showing him drinking the suspected poison.

Bagaka initially doubted the artiste's resolve but swiftly organized a team to check on him. They confirmed that he had indeed taken the toxic substance and quickly transported him to Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital for emergency care. Later transferred to Aga Khan Hospital in Kisumu for specialized treatment based on medical advice, Sagero's condition was assessed by doctors on Tuesday afternoon.

They reported that while they had stabilized the musician, they were still investigating whether any of his vital organs had been damaged. Sagero, a familiar face and voice on Etaya radio and television music programs, is renowned for numerous songs, including a hit that portrays marriage as hell. Bagaka also described a concerning scenario that transpired shortly before the incident.

He mentioned that Sagero had sent his children to a shop to purchase curtains, leaving him alone at home. When the children returned, they discovered their dad had left his phone with a shopkeeper, an unusual occurrence as he often carried his password-protected phone with him. This sequence of events has raised fresh questions about what might have been troubling the popular musician in the hours leading up to the incident.

According to Bagaka, Sagero's problems seemed to have escalated after his return from Dubai, where one of his two wives resides. Despite appearing troubled, the artiste proceeded with his public engagements. He performed during the World Cleanup Day and inauguration of Etaya Park, although he did not exhibit the demeanor of someone who intended to commit suicide.

The incident has left colleagues, fans, and friends of the celebrated Gusii musician deeply concerned, as he remains under medical observation in Kisumu. The tragedy has underscored suicide as one of the leading causes of death in the country, prompting efforts to tackle this pressing issue.