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Two children die after consuming pesticide-contaminated food in Mandera

The food was reportedly contaminated with pesticides. [iStockphoto]

Two children died Wednesday afternoon after they ingested contaminated food at Wayam Dhera village in Mandera County.

Speaking to The Standard, Mandera health CEC Mohamud Adan Eda said the two girls aged nine and eight died after consuming suspected organophosphates.

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