An illegal brew laced with industrial alcohol caused the deaths of 49 people in Kenya, medical workers said Sunday, while police continued to search for a woman suspected of distributing the drink to local bars. More than 174 people were hospitalized Saturday and Sunday, after drinking the homemade brew containing methanol -- a toxic wood alcohol added to the concoction to give it more kick. More poisoned patients were still arriving at Machakos General Hospital, medical superintendent Simon Mueke said by telephone. "Two people have gone completely blind, and another eight have reduced vision of varying degree," he was quoted as saying by The Associated Press.
