Nairobi has become a haven for toxic skin-lightening treatments such as those used by model Vera Sidika.
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Nairobi has become a haven for toxic skin-lightening treatments such as those used by model Vera Sidika.
Imbibers of changaa, a potent and cheap alcoholic beverage, often suffer blindness or even death.