The Government has banned over 50 Harmful Pesticide Brands in the country. Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary, Mutahi Kagwe, announced a ban on more than 50 pesticide brands, particularly those prohibited in their countries of origin.
Speaking in Molo, Nakuru County, Kagwe emphasized the government’s commitment to promoting safer, locally-produced alternatives. As part of this effort, he unveiled an ambitious plan to expand pyrethrum farming from the current 10,000 acres to over 70,000 acres nationwide.
Kagwe made the remarks during the official launch of the distribution of one million clean pyrethrum planting materials. The event was attended by key leaders including the Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika, and Nyandarua Governor Kiarie Badilisha.
