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The report says the weaknesses also threaten government efforts to boost food production, create jobs and grow exports under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), as unsafe pesticide practices co...
KWS Director General Erustus Kanga said the Pest Control Products Board has been tasked with leading the technical investigation because it regulates pesticides used across the country.
According to the UGM Party, the dead animals comprised one adult male elephant, nine female elephants and their calves. Preliminary investigations are said to point to the ingestion of cyanide-contaminated toma...
In addition to the banned and restricted pesticides, another 151 products remain under review and are currently prohibited from use or importation. A final decision on their status is expected by December 2025.
Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said the move is part of efforts to protect Kenyans and promote safer farming solutions.