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Man stabbed to death in fight over 'kangara' bill

Murder suspect James Kiugu, 72, was rescued by police on Sunday evening. [File, Standard]

A 27-year-old man was stabbed to death on Sunday, August 28, by a friend after they differed over an illicit brew bill in Marmanet, Laikipia County.

John Kiptoo was reportedly stabbed several times with a kitchen knife by the suspect James Kiugu, 72, at a 'kangara' den in Kajiando village.

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