Kenya Grapples With Effects of Lethal Brew
Embu Provincial General Hospital has sought the help of another pathologist to speed up autopsies on the bodies of those who died after drinking the illicit Warrior brew that killed 12 people.
Containers of the illicit brew that killed 12 people in Embu, Kenya.
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Kenya:
Eight Die After Taking Lethal Brew in Embu
The Star, 9 August 2012
Eight people admitted at the Embu Provincial General Hospital after drinking an illicit brew at Muraru village in Embu have died. Deputy Hospital superintendent Dr Henry Mutune… Read more »
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Kenya:
Bars Near Schools in Githunguri to Be Shut
The Star, 6 August 2012
Githunguri DC Fredrick Ndunga have warned traders with bars within 300m from school to finish their stock in the next 30 days. "We must be adhere liquor license law. Those who fail… Read more »
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Kenya:
Police Close Down Beer Factory
The Star, 2 August 2012
There was drama in Naivasha when police raided a beer factory and closed it down terming it as uncertified and a health hazard. Read more »
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Kenya:
Nyandarua Liquor Board Closes Down 149 Bars
The Star, 25 July 2012
The Nyandarua North District Liquor Licensing Board has closed down 149 bars after they were found to be within a radius of 300 meters from learning institutions. The area DC… Read more »
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Kenya:
Isiolo Brews Crackdown
The Star, 28 June 2012
Administration Police officers in Isiolo town yesterday arrested 10 people and impounded 5,000 litres of illicit brews in a crackdown on consumption of the substance within Soko… Read more »
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Kenya:
Murang'a Leaders Blames Brews On Joblessness
The Star, 15 June 2012
A women leader in Murang'a county has blamed unemployment for the increased consumption of illicit brews and illegal groupings among the youth. Wanjiru Chege who is aspiring for… Read more »
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Kenya:
Pubs in Gatanga to Be Reviewed
The Star, 12 June 2012
The chairman of the Liquor Licensing Board in Gatanga has said the number of bars in the area will be regulated. Patrick Mukuria said there was need to address the issue of… Read more »
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President Mwai Kibaki has vowed to crack down on those selling the lethal drinks after the latest deaths linked to the intake of illegal alcohol rose to 30. It is suspected that ... Read more »
