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Black absorbs more heat, but ‘rangi ya thao’ chicks are more likely to get skin cancer

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The Kenya Meteorological Department has refuted claims that the country is experiencing a heatwave. They however agree that temperatures have skyrocketed “and that is normal,” at least that is according to one of their officers who was quoted saying as much awhile back.

It is hot in Nairobi. It has been for the past few weeks. I know so because how else can I explain waking up in the dead of the night to take a cold shower!
Also, a friend fainted in downtown Nairobi. His explanation: “I was walking. I woke up on a bench in some office. Dude, I think destiny is telling me something!”
It is hot!

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