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Man denies possessing ethanol as residents protest in court

Christina Kabon Ruto when she appeared before Chief Magistrate Boaz Ombewa at Eldama Ravine Law Courts on February 16, 2026, after she was found in possession of 160 litres of busaa in Kapyemit village. ‎[Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

A man has denied being in possession of ethanol in Eldama Ravine, as agitated residents demonstrated within the court premises over the high consumption of alcohol in the area.

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