Traditional mursik under scrutiny after family suffers food poisoning

 Ten family members began experiencing severe stomach pains, vomiting and diarrhoea after consuming contaminated mursik. [File, Standard]

What is often celebrated as a symbol of Kalenjin heritage and hospitality has once again come under public health scrutiny following a food poisoning incident in Chepseon, Kipkelion East Constituency.

Ten members of one family, aged between three and 60 years, were on Monday rushed to Londiani Sub-County Hospital after allegedly consuming contaminated mursik, the traditional Kalenjin fermented milk. The incident occurred after the family shared about three litres of the sour milk during dinner on Sunday night.