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How 'kuku pono' is killing you slowly (Photo: iStock)

Millions of Kenyans who love fast foods are at risk of developing weakened immune systems and other serious diseases as a result of companies that raise broiler chickens in inhumane conditions and overuse drugs.

A report by World Animal Protection Africa on the welfare of broiler chickens reveals that companies thirsty for quick returns are overusing antibiotics and other drugs to treat and force broilers to grow faster in crowded places.

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