Kenya: Ruiru Locals Hold Demo Over Brews

6 January 2014

RESIDENTS of Gatong'ora sub location in Ruiru on Friday protested against an illicit liquor brewer who they accused of ignoring a presidential ban on the alcoholic drink.

The demonstration comes barely a week after Kihara Kibiru, 26, died after died after consuming the brew during Christmas. The residents told the press that Kihara is the fifth victim this year.

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