PCPB ARRESTS SIX TRADERS OVER ILLEGAL PESTICIDE SALES WORTH KSH 500,000

The Pest Control Products Board (PCPB) has confirmed the arrest of six traders accused of selling counterfeit, unregistered and unauthorised pesticides in Kenya. The suspects are currently in police custody and are expected to appear in court. PCPB says pesticides worth approximately Ksh 500,000 were confiscated and will be preserved as evidence for use in court proceedings.