Government bans 77 pesticides, restricts 202 others
Government has banned the use of 77 pesticides and restricted 202 others in a move to safeguard the health of citizens and protect the agricultural sector.
The Government has banned the use of 77 pesticides and restricted 202 others in a move to safeguard the health of citizens and protect the agricultural sector.
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe announced the ban in a press statement on Monday, June 23.
“We have taken decisive regulatory action to withdraw 77 end-use products from the Kenyan market and to restrict the use of 202 products on various crops,” read the statement in part.
The ban and restrictions on the products follow a review undertaken by the Pest Control Products Board (PCPB).
According to CS Kagwe, PCPB undertook a thorough review of 430 end-use products, utilizing scientific information provided by applicants and reviews of regulatory decisions made by reputable international agencies on respective molecules contained in the products.
“Following scientific assessments and stakeholder consultations, we have identified certain active ingredients and associated end-use products that pose unacceptable risks to human health, crops, livestock, and the environment,” the Agriculture CS said.
Kagwe also noted that 151 other products are under review and remain banned pending further evaluation.
“A further 151 products are under review by the PCPB, with a decision on their approval expected by December 2025. In the meantime, the use or importation of the 151 products remains prohibited until the end of the review,” he stated.
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The Agriculture CS mentioned that the ministry has reviewed the Draft Pest Control Products Bill to enhance the regulation of PCPs.
The bill, which is set to be tabled in parliament, proposes that all PCP products considered for registration in Kenya must be registered in their country of origin.
It also proposes that pest control products banned on the international level under multilateral environmental agreements shall not be registered for use in Kenya, and that importation of any molecule under review that is not approved in the European Union, the United States of America, Australia, and Canada shall be prohibited until finalization and review.
“This action is part of our continuous efforts to align Kenya’s agricultural practices with international best standards, ensure food safety for all Kenyans, and promote sustainable agriculture,” Kagwe added.
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