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Clear air over deadly chemical in KCSE exams

Grave concerns have been raised about xylene, a chemical used by candidates in the chemistry practicals of the ongoing Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education examinations.

Some students and teachers who took part in the practicals have complained of health complications after inhaling the poisonous gas used for lighting.

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