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WHO: Popular weed killer'Roundup' likely causes cancer

Kenya: Roundup, a widely used weed-killer in the country, probably causes cancer, according to a new report from the World Health Organisation (WHO).

In the local market, about 30 generic versions of Roundup are some of the best-selling herbicides and most popular with farmers for their low cost and effectiveness.

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