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Mugundani residents cry for help as jiggers infestation hits their village

Some of the toes and finger nails of children affected by jigger menace in Mugundani village in Narok South.The locals want a lasting solution to the menace that has led to children dropping out of school.PHOTO:ROBERT KIPLAGAT.

Residents of Mugundani village in Narok South are crying for help after jigger infestation hit the village.

Some of the villagers said jiggers had impaired school-going children's pupils toes and fingers, making it difficult for them to walk or use their hands.

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