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Wild animals slow fight against traditional brews in Taita Taveta

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The government has intensified the fight against illicit brews and drugs across the country. [Jane Mugambi, Standard]

An administrator survived death by a whisker after she encountered a python during a crackdown on illicit brews.

Sagasa Sub-Location Assistant Chief Vigilance Kiongo said she was leading raids on traditional brew dens at night when she encountered the reptile.

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