Crackdown on Illegal Pesticides Begins Across Embu, Meru and Tharaka Nithi
PCPB Cracks Down on Counterfeit Pesticides Worth Over Sh600,000 in Embu, Meru, and Tharaka Nithi In a sweeping crackdown across Embu, Meru, and Tharaka Nithi counties , the Pest Control Products Board (PCPB) has seized counterfeit and unregistered pesticides valued at more than Sh600,000 . Lawrence Kalawa, head of Compliance and Enforcement at PCPB, holds up a counterfeit pesticide product during the operation. This operation marks a significant milestone in Kenya’s ongoing battle against illegal pest control products that threaten public health, agricultural productivity, and environmental safety. The multi-county raid, conducted by PCPB’s Compliance and Enforcement team, targeted both farm-use and household pesticides . These products were suspected of containing banned or toxic chemicals that pose serious risks to humans, livestock, and soil health . The seized items were found in agro-vet shops , open-air markets , and even roadside stalls , highlighting the widespr...