A man was taken to hospital after having his genitals cut off in Gatundu

A 42-year-old man from Wanugu village in Gatundu South is recovering at Gatundu Level Five Hospital after having his testicles severed with a blunt machete.

The shocking incident occurred on Saturday, November 23, 2024, during what he called a desperate attempt to overcome alcoholism.

In a conversation from his hospital bed, the man revealed that his fight against harmful alcohol consumption had brought him to the brink of despair.

After repeated, unsuccessful attempts to quit drinking, he found himself overcome with anger and hopelessness, which led to a suicide attempt.

Separated from his wife and three children, the man attributed his personal and financial problems to years of alcohol abuse.

He appealed to religious leaders to pray for him and urged others struggling with alcoholism to seek help.

“Whenever I’m sober, I’m calm,” he said, adding that alcohol has no economic value and only brings disastrous consequences.

A surgical report obtained by journalists confirmed that the man had undergone extensive scrotal exploration, which involves examining and treating testicular injuries through an incision in the scrotum.

Attempts to contact medical staff at Gatundu Level Five Hospital for an update on his condition were unsuccessful.

The man’s ordeal is a stark reminder of the dangers of substance abuse and the importance of available mental health and addiction recovery support systems.