A beer drinking contest in Kisii ended in tragedy on Saturday when the champion dropped dead shortly after his victory.
The middle-aged man identified as Elijah Nyangweso 30, chugged four bottles of 250ml Legend spirit.
Locals say that the man could neither walk nor talk until he dropped dead on his way home.
"He managed to outshine the four of those who were in the competition but it became a problem to reach home," said James Kenani, a local.
Mr Kenani said that he fainted on his way home and that was when he breathed his last.
Area chief Henry Mirera said that the man was pronounced dead on arrival at a peripheral medical facility in Itumbe.
"I am informed that the man managed to take a litre of liquor and medics have said that he died because he drank on an empty stomach," said the chief.
The Chief warned locals from participating in such competitions as they risk their lives.
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