Kirinyaga leaders have called for fresh vetting of all bar outlets within the county as well as an intensified crackdown on illicit alcohol following an incident on Tuesday whereby 2 people were taken ill after allegedly consuming alcohol at Marura, Kangai Ward in Mwea West, Kirinyaga County.
The two men were initially treated at Njegas Health Centre before being referred to Kerugoya County Referral Hospital for further examination.
Kirinyaga Senator Kamau Murango and Women Representative Jane Njeri Maina who visited the area noted over a year ago, the county lost 23 lives to illicit brew in the same Kangai area and it is not acceptable to continue with the same trend.
Senator Murango asked the liquor licensing department in the County Government to do a comprehensive inspection to ensure all bars meet the required standards at the same time ensuring they are selling genuine products.
