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How woman lost Sh800k in herbicide trade scam

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A Nairobi businesswoman who was enticed into a nonexistent herbicide business deal is counting loses after she fell for a seemingly lucrative deal with a promise of huge return on investment.

Mercy Waigi Kamau is said to have lost Sh839,500 to Harrison Kaberere Wanjau and George M'chebere Bundi on diverse dates between May 25 and June 2024.

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