On Wednesday, four more people who include a distiller and seller succumbed while undergoing treatment at Samjomen Hospital in Mabera area of Kuria West where they were rushed by well-wishers.Locals claim the dead were among a group of revelers who were on a drinking spree overnight only to experience breathing and talking difficulties.
The subcounty police commander said the report from Samjomen hospital indicates that the patients had difficulties in breathing, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain when they were brought to the facility.
They are now appealing to authorities to crack hard on illicit brews said to be rampant in the area.
The Ministry of Interior has committed to increasing its budget for the war against illicit brew and substance abuse.
Speaking on Monday, however, CS Kindiki Kithure demanded accountability from all the agencies involved.
These include National Police Service (NPS), National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (Nacada) and National Government Administrative Officers (NGAOs).
Netizens react:
𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐚: Let’s refrain from consuming illicit brews. If possible, let us forgo alcohol. Otherwise we will be mourning more.
by: Sally