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Locals skip church to conduct raids

Kirinyaga Central MP Gachoki Gitari (left) scales a gate after the owner of an illicit brew factory at Kibingo village denied them access. [PHOTO: MUNENE KAMAU/STANDARD]

Residents yesterday skipped church services to join Government officials, police and local leaders in destroying 1,341 cartons of second generation alcohol.

A pick-up truck full of these banned brews was found at the Kenya Power staff quarters, following a tip-off from the public.

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