One Person Dead, 9 Hospitalized After Consuming Illicit Brew in Nyahururu

Police in Nyahururu are investigating an incident where one person died after consuming an illicit brew.

Nine other people were on Sunday rushed to Nyahururu County Referral Hospital in critical condition after drinking the same liquor.

Felix Masongo, a medic at the hospital said the victims experienced vomiting and stomach aches on Sunday morning. He indicated that most of the patients were found unconscious from a single point.

Three were treated and discharged while six were admitted to the hospital and are being stabilized.

It is not clear what kind of liquor the victims consumed but Dr. Masongo noted that the drink was laced with a poisonous substance.

Laikipia County Chief Officer for Health and Medical Services Dr. Donald Mugoi said investigations are underway to establish the composition of the alcohol. He warned revelers against drinking illegal brews and drinks from unlicensed establishments.

A resident said one of the bar owners in the area invited them to a party after his wife gave birth. They were then served alcohol after which things went downhill.