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Witchcraft frustrating war against Illicit brews in Taita-Taveta County

Witchcraft paraphernalia. [Photo/Courtesy]

Security officials have been reluctant to clamp down on illicit liquor because they are afraid of being bewitched, a national government official has said.

Mwatate Deputy County Commissioner Kenneth Muriungi said the belief in witchcraft and sorcery in the area was slowing down the war against illicit brews.

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