Six die in Njoro after drinking suspected poisonous liquor
Residents of Jowatho village in Njoro, Nakuru County on December 6, 2021 mill around the house of Mr Solomon Muhoro, who was among the six people who died after consuming illicit brew suspected to be poisonous.
At least six people have died in Njoro, Nakuru County after drinking illicit liquor suspected to be poisonous.
Njoro Sub-County Police Commander Jonathan Kisaka, who confirmed the incident, said the six are from Jawatho village.
Although the police boss confirmed the incident, he was cagy with information about what might have caused the deaths, dismissing claims that they were caused by illicit brew.
He argued that the six were sickly, despite being known drunkards.
"They died in their homes and we are yet to establish the cause of death. We cannot confirm that they died after consuming the brew," said Mr Kisaka
However, residents of Jowatho who were interviewed by the Nation said the six people had complained of stomach pains, headache and poor vision before they died.
Appeared weak, sickly
Also, relatives and neighbours said they appeared weak and sickly on Sunday after consuming the brew on Saturday.
Daniel Mungai, who lost his son, said he spent the whole of Sunday in the house, but appeared very drunk.
He explained that his son had a serious alcohol addiction and had not been sick.
"He was not sick and has not been having any serious condition," said Mr Mungai.
On Monday, residents woke up to the sad news of the deaths of the six people.
