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Baringo scientists discover 300,000-year-old tools

Excavation of stone tools at Rabai in Baringo South. [Yvonne Chepkwony, Standard]

Scientists in Baringo have discovered over 800 stone tools dated 300,000 years ago.

Dr Job Kibii, paleontology and coordinator of Research at Turkana Basin Institute, said three archaeological sites were discovered within Rabai in Baringo South. The excavation started last month.

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