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Global biotech sector tipped to tap into Bogoria rare enzymes

Tourists enjoy the hot springs at Lake Bogoria. The biological enzymes found there will highly reduce pollution while producing a better and much highly refined finish for top markets. [File, Standard]

Local and Swiss scientists have discovered new organisms at Lake Bogoria with multiple industrial use and possibly worth billions of shillings.

The find is similar to previous enzymes collected from the lake and now used globally to give jeans their stonewashed look; fetching huge profits for foreign companies.

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