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Why mitumba clothes might be your slow poison – report

Chemicals found in second-hand items are posing a significant health risk to consumers.

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by PERPETUA ETYANG

News31 July 2025 - 21:58
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Bales of second-hand clothes / FILE

Kenyans who depend on second-hand clothes are at risk of exposure to toxic and harmful chemicals, a report has revealed.

Chemicals found in everyday clothing, particularly second-hand items, are posing a significant health risk to consumers, according to a report titled "Toxics in Our Clothing: Forever Chemicals in Jackets and Clothing from 13 Countries”

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