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The Ministry of Agriculture has banned 77 farm chemicals from the Kenyan market and restricted the use of 202 others on specific crops. An additional 151 products are under review, with a final decision expected by December 2025. Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe said the move follows expert findings that some chemicals pose risks to human health, animals, crops, and the environment.
77 Farm Chemicals Banned, 202 Restricted Over Health Risks
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