Illicit Brew Death Toll Rises To 76

The deaths were first reported in Embu on Monday evening when the deadly brew was consumed.

 

The victims died after consuming the deadly brew laced with methanol.

 

At least 84 people are still admitted at the Embu provincial hospital.

 

20 died in Makueni County with 69 others being hospitalized.

 

15 people have also lost their lives in Kiambu while 6 perished in Kitui and 2 in Murang’a County.

 

Following the deaths, Embu town chief, Titus Mugambi, and his assistant, Catherine Wanja were dismissed for failing to tackle illicit brews in their areas.

 

NACADA Chairman John Mututho who visited the affected areas called for the sacking of administrators starting with their County Commissioners.

 

By Wangui Ngechu

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