US EditionKenya: Govt Bans 77 Harmful Pesticides Over Safety Concerns
- Following an extensive evaluation of 430 pesticide products, Kenyan authorities have removed 77 hazardous pesticides from the market and imposed restrictions on the use of 202 additional products.
- The ban and restrictions resulted from scientific evaluations and international regulatory decisions aiming to protect public health and the environment.
- Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe emphasized that 151 pesticide products remain under review, and importation of unapproved products will be halted until December 2025.
- Kagwe urged farmers and stakeholders to comply with new regulations and adopt safe, environmentally friendly pest management to align with global standards.
- The government's actions aim to ensure food safety and sustainable agriculture while facing challenges from banned pesticide cartels resisting reforms.
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Kenya bans 77 crop protection agents over safety concerns
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary (CS) Mutahi Kagwe has announced the withdrawal of 77 end-use pesticide products from the Kenyan market over safety concerns. In a statement on Monday, June 23, CS Kagwe said that the move was prompted by a need to review pesticides currently registered in the Kenyan market…
Kenya bans 77 pesticides over safety concerns - The Zambian Observer
Kenya bans 77 pesticides over safety concerns By: Citizen TV Kenya In a major move to safeguard public health and the environment, Kenya’s Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has announced the withdrawal of 77 pesticide products from the local market. The decision follows a nationwide safety review conducted by the Pest Control Products Board (PCPB), […] The post Kenya bans 77 pesticides over safety concerns first appeared on The Zambian …
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