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Suspect linked to Kirinyaga killer brewer denied bond

John Githua,70, went blind after consuming illicit brew in Kangai village, Kirinyaga county,He is receiving treatment at the Kerugoya referral hospital. [Jane Mugambi, Standard]

The High Court in Kerugoya has declined to release on bond a man linked to the Kangai killer brew that claimed 17 lives in February, pending hearing testimony from seven witnesses.

Justice Richard Mwongo Mwongo relied on a probation report that was tabled in court to determine whether John Muriithi was fit to be released back to society during a hearing on bond application.

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