This archive report was first published on 19 August 2019.
On Thursday last week, a dowry ceremony in Rodama village, Kieni, Nyeri county, turned tragic after four people died and several others were hospitalized due to suspected food poisoning.
According to Samuel Kariuki, the Assistant County Commissioner for Kieni West, the four victims died after feasting at the ceremony, which was attended by residents from the area.
Among the deceased were the mother of the groom and two other in-laws, as well as a resident of Rodoma village.
Witnesses claim that the food was prepared by cooks hired by the groom from Gikomba in Nairobi.
Those who attended the ceremony and are experiencing stomach problems and diarrhea are being treated at Kariminu dispensary.
Even local leaders were not spared, with Mugunda Ward MCA Joseph Nderitu falling ill and being rushed to hospital.
Published on August 19, 2019 by Citizen TV.
