Adventurous Bites: Dare to try this deadly drink?

Changaa is a drink that has killed many, at some point it was illegal, yet it stays popular among Kenyans.

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00:00JAMES SINGS

00:07UPBEAT MUSIC

00:12WANJA NIKARI

00:13UPBEAT MUSIC

00:15I'm so happy to see you.

00:17I've been missing you so much.

00:19I've been missing you so much.

00:22UPBEAT MUSIC

00:24You've been missing me.

00:25I've been missing you so much.

00:26My name is Masete Brian, I am a palm farmer and I grow palm trees.

00:36I started growing palm trees when I was about five years old.

00:45I start by adding water, sugar, and then I add the seeds.

00:58After I add the seeds, I let it grow.

01:02The next morning, I start planting the trees.

01:05Once the trees are planted, I check to see if they have eaten.

01:12If they haven't eaten, I put them in a bag and burn them.

01:29It's very strong. The smell just hits your nose.

01:34If they have eaten, I tell them I haven't eaten.

01:39If they have eaten, I tell them I won't get home.

01:42If they have eaten, I tell them I won't shower.

01:44If they have eaten, I tell them I can go to my house and sleep on the floor.