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How lives are cut short by farmers who plant toxic cassava to scare thieves

By Olivia Odhiambo | 9yrs ago
Thomas Owiny, a cassava farmer at Gem Kambare in Siaya County attends to his crop at his farm. [PHOTO: COLLINS ODUOR/STANDARD]

SIAYA: The poisonous variety of cassava that has led to several deaths in Siaya County is known to agricultural officers.

It has also emerged farmers plant it to keep thieves at bay.

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