A performance audit submitted to Parliament has revealed alarming regulatory failures in pesticide control in Kenya, exposing millions to potentially cancerous and banned chemicals.

• Millions of Kenyans are at risk of exposure to toxic pesticides through farming practices and contaminated food.
• The Pest Control Products Board (PCPB) is implicated in a significant national food safety failure due to inadequate oversight.
• The audit, conducted between September 2024 and March 2026, highlights limited farmer awareness, improper disposal of pesticide waste, and the continued sale of non-compliant products despite enforcement measures.