Death toll in Bahati poisoned liquor tragedy rises to eight after 3 die

One of the victims who consumed poisoned liquor being assisted at Maili Kumi sub-county Hospital in Nakuru on August 11, 2021 [File]

The number of people who died after consuming suspected poisoned liquor in Hodi Hodi area of Bahati, Nakuru County, has risen to eight.

County Health Department Chief Officer Daniel Wainaina confirmed that three other people died on Wednesday morning. Dr Wainaina said 15 people were suspected to have consumed the liquor on Sunday evening.