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Toxic cassava caused death of two boys in Kilifi, report on tested samples shows

Kilifi,Kenya: The government has confirmed that cassava that was consumed by nine family members and resulted in the death of two boys at Vitengeni in Kilifi County, about a month ago, was poisonous.

According to a report on the food samples by a government chemist, it was discovered that the raw cassava was toxic. The report was signed by government analyst D.K. Ngetha.

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