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The Kenya Pest Control Products Board (PCPB) Chief Executive Officer, Fredrick Muchiri, appears before the National Assembly Public Investments Committee on Social Services, Administration and Agriculture in Parliament on 20th August,2026. PHOTO/DAVID BOGONKO NYOKANG’I

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MPs press Pest Control Board over pesticide safety, governance gaps

Kenya’s Pest Control Products Board (PCPB) chief executive says claims that pesticides are causing cancer are “not true,” as MPs on a National Assembly committee question the regulator over governance gaps and pesticide safety concerns.

By David Bogonko Nyokang'i 20 Aug 2026

COFEK raises alarm over pesticide safety, cites toxic residues near Kisumu and Naivasha

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COFEK raises alarm over pesticide safety, cites toxic residues near Kisumu and Naivasha

In a statement on Sunday, COFEK said the situation is already evident in parts of the country, with “poisonous residues found in soils, market vegetables and waterways near Kisumu and Naivasha,” raising concerns over the safety of produce reaching consumers.

By David Abonyo 19 Apr 2026

Sh1 million illegal pesticides intercepted at Busia border

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Sh1 million illegal pesticides intercepted at Busia border

The Pest Control Products Board (PCPB) reported that officers discovered the consignment on Wednesday morning while it was being transported from Kampala to Nairobi on a Mash Poa bus.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 6 Feb 2026

PCPB orders nationwide halt on illegal pesticides after Kajiado, Taita-Taveta raids

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PCPB orders nationwide halt on illegal pesticides after Kajiado, Taita-Taveta raids

In Taveta County, the operation covered Madarasani, Challa, Maandakini and Taveta Market. During the inspections, officers seized unapproved pesticides that had been stocked for sale.

By Bradley Bosire 1 Feb 2026