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Originally published by Citizen DigitalOctober 21, 2025
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Government reinstates four chiefs sacked over deadly Kirinyaga brew

Gachagua gave an order to sack the administrators on February 17, 2024...
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The Kenyan government has reinstated four administrators in Kirinyaga County who were interdicted in February 2024 following the deaths of 17 people from illicit alcohol. The reinstatements were announced during County Mashujaa Day celebrations after investigations were finalized.
- Hussein Hallosow, the Kirinyaga County Commissioner, confirmed the reinstatement during County Mashujaa day celebrations in Mwea.
- The interdiction order was initially given by then Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on February 17, 2024.
- The reinstated administrators include Chiefs Weston Muthike of Mutithi location and Jeremiah Muriithi of Kathiga location, and Assistant Chiefs Peter Nyaga of Kianjogu sub-location and Samuel Kiarie of Kariko-ini sub-location.
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