A mother's agony as illicit brews take a toll on families

Ms Mercy Njoki, 57, of Kavote village, Kirinyaga County. Her pleas to have illicit liquor dens closed have fallen on deaf ears. [PHOTO:MUNENE KAMAU/STANDARD]

For Mercy Njoki of Ndunduini in Kirinyaga East Sub-County, the ongoing government crackdown on illicit brews is godsend.

The 57-year-old is hopeful that after the crackdown, the dens that serving illegal liquor near her home will be driven out.