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Scientists reveal 20 Kenyan plants that can cure cancer

Saidimu Ole Ndooki, Ben Sumo and Muita Ole Kelea(r) make herbal special medicinal soup in their rural Olgulului village in Namanga. ON 12/03/15 PHOTO: JENIPHER WACHIE

Scientists have confirmed more than 20 local plant species are effective against many of the top killer cancers today.

During a three-day annual scientific conference of Kenya Medical Research Institute (Kemri), more than 30 researchers left no doubt that the country has immense capacity to deal with cancer from its plant resources.

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