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PCPB warns agrovets against selling illegal, counterfeit or unregistered pesticides. 51 cases are under investigation, with four convictions recorded last financial year. Illegal pesticides pose risks to people, livestock, wildlife and the environment. Agrovet operators found selling unregistered, counterfeit or prohibited pesticides risk arrest and prosecution, the Pest Control Products Board (PCPB) has warned. The…
Auditor General Nancy Gathungu’s audit found major failures in Kenya’s pesticide regulation, exposing millions to toxic pesticides. The report faulted the Pest Control Products Board for weak enforcement, poor farmer awareness and inadequate border controls. The audit warns the gaps threaten public health, food safety and the environment A performance audit has raised alarm over…
Laikipia is adopting an agroecology policy to promote organic farming and reduce hazardous pesticide use. The policy will support sustainable agriculture, climate resilience, and conservation of indigenous seeds. Farmers say it will improve health, protect the environment, and reduce reliance on harmful chemicals. Laikipia farmers have initiated domestication of an agroecology policy and Bill by…
In Kenya’s fertile fields, agriculture is the heartbeat of the nation, sustaining livelihoods and feeding millions. Yet behind the promise of abundance lies an often-overlooked danger. Pesticides and other chemicals, designed to protect crops and food in storage, have become essential tools for farmers seeking higher yields and safe harvests. At the same time, they…
