Tears flowed as the relatives recounted memories of their loved ones, never to be seen again, thanks to the illicit brew that saw tens of others turn blind, but luckily regaining sight after. Angry Kirinyaga residents torch bar as illicit brew death toll rises to 10Beatrice Wanjiku,an elderly woman, was among those who lost their lives. Mrs Rigathi said it was sad that 23 people had died after drinking illicit brew, adding that everyone should be involved in the fight against unlawful alcoholic drinks to avoid such deaths. Some of the victims who lost their sights after consuming illicit brew in Kangai village, Kirinyaga County. Mr Muciimi said the application for the bar licence was rejected on the basis of allegations of selling of illicit brew, insecurity and poor sanitation.
