Kirinyaga police recalled after 23 die, 20 go blind over illicit brew

Kindiki said that this includes Senior law enforcement and National Government Enforcement officers who worked and were in charge of Kangai village in Mwea East.

"The Government has recalled senior law enforcement and National Government Administration officers who by conduct or misconduct may have contributed to the recent loss of lives occasioned by the consumption of an illicit toxic brew in Kirinyaga County, Central region," said Kindiki.

The CS said the transfers are immediate and that investigations into the incident had been launched.

"Relevant agencies are directed to immediately initiate inquiries upon which appropriate administrative action will ensue those found culpable," he added.

The owner of the bar where the brew was gotten from John Muriithi Karaya was arraigned in court and it was directed that he be detained for 20 days in order for police to conclude investigations.

He is currently being held at the Kiamaciri Police Station and the case will be mentioned on March 7, 2024.

Area residents took matters into their own hands and torched the bar.