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Toxic chemical spill in Kiambu contained, Health ministry says

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Sodium cyanide cylinders dumped a few metres from where lorry ferrying them overturned in Kambembe, Rironi. [Kimaku Chege, Standard]

A toxic sodium cyanide spill in Kambembe, Kiambu has been contained following a multi-agency response, with the Ministry of Health confirming that the area is now safe for normal use.

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