By
John Waweru
Data Journalist
Nation Media Group
Kenya’s pesticide use has reached a record high, highlighting the country’s growing dependence on chemical crop protection even as health and environmental risks rise.
In 2020, the National Assembly Committee on Health highlighted the complex problems that emerged due to increased exposure to agrochemicals.
By
John Waweru
Data Journalist
Nation Media Group
Kenya’s pesticide use has reached a record high, highlighting the country’s growing dependence on chemical crop protection even as health and environmental risks rise.

CS Mutahi Kagwe urged global action against hazardous farm chemicals as farmers called for greater inclusion, affordable inputs…

The continued production and sale of expired, counterfeit and unregistered pesticides remains a major challenge in Kenya.

The continued production and sale of expired, counterfeit and unregistered pesticides remains a major challenge in Kenya.

…It is understated, consumers at high risk – AAPN …Safe use impossible in Nigeria – Prof Irtwange …Calls for ban, saying it…

There’s concern among Kenyans, following the news that the recent deaths of more than a dozen elephants may have been due to…

The Ministry of Health has announced plans to strengthen surveillance and testing of fresh produce across the country after a new…