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New 'Kete' drug making Isiolo men and boys bleed for days from the rectum

The drug causes addicts to go for long periods of time without eating due to a lack of appetite. [iStockphoto]

Drug addiction has wreaked havoc on Isiolo County's youth. Many young people are selling drugs to make ends meet, and the vast majority of them have become addicts.

Heroin, bhang, and cocaine are some of the most commonly abused drugs. In the midst of this, a new dangerous drug known as 'Kete' has been introduced to the market and is becoming increasingly popular among young people.

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