Investigation Exposes Poisonous Chinese Products Banned in UK Flooding Kenyan Market

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• EUobserver exposes the sale of banned toxic products, including pesticides containing Imidacloprid, in Kenya despite their harmful effects on bees.

• Kenyan farmers, pressured by financial constraints and lax regulations, continue to use these products, contributing to the decline of bee populations and posing risks to agricultural sustainability.

A File image of a Kenyan Market

EUobserver, an online not-for-profit newspaper headquartered in Brussels, has shed light on the continued sale of banned toxic products from the United Kingdom in Kenya.

In an exposé released on Tuesday, March 27, the outlet uncovered the widespread use of pesticides containing Imidacloprid among Kenyan farmers, particularly those engaged in subsistence farming, despite its known harmful effects on bees.

The investigation revealed that these hazardous products, predominantly manufactured by companies in Germany, China, and India, are contributing to the decline of bee populations in Kenya, impacting crucial pollination processes necessary for agricultural yields.

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Henry Muriuki, a representative from the Kenya Organic Agriculture Network, expressed concern over the decline in insect populations, highlighting the adverse effects on farming and the environment. 

He noted the financial pressure driving farmers to resort to these harmful pesticides, compromising long-term sustainability for short-term gains.

The agricultural sector in Kenya has faced additional challenges, including unethical trading practices and substandard fertilizers infiltrating the market. Recent exposes by Africa Uncensored revealed fraudulent activities within the fertilizer industry, prompting action from regulatory bodies like the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS).

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KEBS took swift measures to recall fertilizers failing to meet quality standards, emphasizing their commitment to safeguarding public health and maintaining industry standards. 

The incident underscores the need for stringent regulations and oversight to protect farmers and consumers from harmful agricultural practices and products.