Death toll from suspected illicit brew consumption in Migori has risen to 12.
On Wednesday, four more people who include a distiller and seller succumbed while undergoing treatment at Samjomen Hospital in Mabera area of Kuria West where they were rushed by well-wishers.
Locals claim the dead were among a group of revelers who were on a drinking spree overnight only to experience breathing and talking difficulties.
They are now appealing to authorities to crack hard on illicit brews said to be rampant in the area.