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Experts: Eating locusts is good for you

A hearty meal of locust is what experts are recommending for health-conscious Kenyans who want to keep their hearts in good condition and also keep some cancers at bay.

Mass production of locusts, scientists say, is easy and relatively cheap as it is currently being done at the Kasarani-based International Centre for Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE).

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