By THE OBSERVER UG
A 26-year-old man Wamoka Kusuya in Namisindwa district lost his life during a drinking competition where the winner was poised to win Shs 10,000.
Kusuya was a resident of Bushandu village, Bunambale parish, Tsekululu sub-county in Namisindwa district. The drinking competition was organized over the weekend by a local businessman known as Zeki at Busulwa trading centre, who offered a cash reward for anyone who could drink 20 bottles of the ‘Officer’ Kombucha drink, a Kenyan brand product.
Others who entered the drinking competition include Kiloton Kutosi, 25, and Wamutu aged 27. During the competition, Kusuya collapsed after consuming five bottles of the potent drink.
Residents attempted to administer traditional first aid measures, including having him drink urine and raw eggs, but his condition only worsened. He was then rushed to Magale health centre III for treatment, but he passed away on the way.
Emma Bwayo, Namisindwa district youth male councillor, expressed regret over the incident, urging young people to channel their energy and efforts into more constructive activities. Moses Waburoko, Tsekululu sub-county LC V condemned the incident and called on youths to avoid excessive consumption of food or drinks.
Julie Namara, Namisindwa resident district commissioner (RDC), confirmed the incident and deployed police to prevent any potential violence at the crime scene. There were reports of relatives planning to retaliate against Zeki, the organizer of the competition. Residents dumped the deceased’s body at Zeki’s home as the relatives planned to bury him there as a form of punishment.
Discussion about this post