70 people hospitalised after drinking contaminated mursik milk in Kericho
More than 70 people from Kabianga and Masaita villages in Londiani East Constituency have been admitted to Londiani sub-county Hospital after consuming mursik during a church graduation ceremony.
Ms Morine Chepkoech, a nurse at the hospital, noted that children were the most severely affected, with some suffering from extreme dehydration.
She urged residents to exercise caution when consuming food and drinks at public events, as this is not the first incident in the area.
More than 70 people from Kabianga and Masaita villages in Londiani East Constituency have been admitted to Londiani sub-county Hospital after consuming mursik during a church graduation ceremony.
Mursik is a fermented milk drink that is a significant part of the Kalenjin people's culture in Kenya. It is made from cow or goat milk and is fermented in a calabash gourd called sotet.
