Chitipa Man Dies After Allegedly Drinking Excessive Kachasu on Empty Stomach
Published on July 22, 2026 at 1:43 PM by Evance Kapito
A 54-year-old man, Batison Simbeye of Chilorwa Village under Senior Chief Mwaulambia in Chitipa District, has died after allegedly consuming excessive amounts of kachasu on an empty stomach.
According to Chitipa Police Station Public Relations Officer, Sergeant Rabson Mkandawire, Simbeye left his home on 20 July 2026 to drink kachasu without eating and did not return.
His body was discovered the following day near Mwachihomba River by children, who alerted village elders.
A post-mortem examination conducted at Chitipa District Hospital established that Simbeye died from hypoglycaemia secondary to alcohol intoxication.
Sergeant Mkandawire has since advised members of the public against consuming alcohol on an empty stomach, warning that the practice can have fatal consequences.
