Hello

Your subscription is almost coming to an end. Don’t miss out on the great content on Nation.Africa

Ready to continue your informative journey with us?

Hello

Your premium access has ended, but the best of Nation.Africa is still within reach. Renew now to unlock exclusive stories and in-depth features.

Reclaim your full access. Click below to renew.

Subscribe for a month to get full access

Premium

Kirinyaga killer brew: Survivors recount ordeal

Killer brew

Some of the victims who lost their sights after consuming illicit brew in Kangai village, Kirinyaga County.

Photo credit: Courtesy

By  George Munene

Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • The cheap alcoholic drink sold at a local bar belonging to a local tycoon has led to the death of 10 people and several left blind.
  • Area Deputy Governor David Githanda suspects there could be more victims who are still at home.


When Sammy Ngari Ndiga, 33 visited a bar at Kangai village in Kirinyaga county, he had no inkling that the worst would befall on him.

The events of February 5 will remain etched in his mind forever.

Related

In the headlines