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Study finds soils laced with cancer causing chemicals

Soils in parts of Kenya are contaminated with cancer causing chemicals; some already restricted for use, shows a news study.

A study on soils from Kapsabet, Nyeri and Voi towns shows concerning levels of contamination with cancer causing DDT and the pesticide lindane.

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