Illegal brew kills 62 in Kenya

Nairobi - Victims of an illegal brew that has killed 62 Kenyans streamed into hospitals yesterday, with more likely as officials…

Nairobi - Victims of an illegal brew that has killed 62 Kenyans streamed into hospitals yesterday, with more likely as officials said the fatal concoction was still being consumed. Police spokesman Mr Peter Kimanthi said at least 62 people had died and 245 had been admitted to hospital after consuming the drink, a toll that continued to rise nearly two days after the deadly consignment first hit the streets.

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