A dark world for survivors of killer brew as families wallow in poverty

Josphat Nzioka being helped by his wife Bibiana to break stones into ballast at their Kithuki village home, Makueni County on July 2, 2016 which they sell at construction sites. Nzioka was blinded by Countryman drink at Thome bar which also claimed lives of 20 other people. A former livestock trader, Nzioka says his life has been shattered as he cannot provide for his family and is totally dependent on his wife. [PHOTO: PHILIP MUASYA / STANDARD]

About 50 men’s thirst for a drink led them to Kosovo bar in Kitise in the southern end of Makueni County.

Another group made its way to Thome bar in Kithuki where the revellers ordered for their favourite brand; Countryman.