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Busaa tainted with poisons causing cancer

Researchers from the University of Nairobi, Germany and Canada have confirmed worrying levels of aflatoxins in popular busaa. (Photo: Courtesy)

The popular busaa, a grain based unlicensed beer, has been found to contain cancer-causing poisons.

Researchers from the University of Nairobi, Germany and Canada have confirmed worrying levels of aflatoxins in local maize and sorghum-made beers.

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