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Hassan Mohamed at his sim sim farm in Aresa irrigation scheme, north of Mandera town. [Joe Ombuor, Standard]
The sun baked soils of Mandera and neighbouring counties in North Eastern Kenya where rainfall is a rarity support the growing of sim sim, a wonder oil seed crop hardly traceable in most parts of the country and thrives on little water. Sim Sim has been proved by experts a reliable vanguard for good health.
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