DEBATE: Promoting food safety in Kenya

Promoting food safety in Kenya: Mitigating pesticide risks in fresh fruit and vegetables

Fresh fruit and vegetables are among the highly consumed commodities in Kenya. However, pests and diseases consistently threaten the productivity of the horticultural sector, thus necessitating the use of pesticides to enhance productivity and preserve produce. These pesticides are not carefully applied at times, consequently posing risks to food safety, and affecting the health of humans and the environment.

CABI and partners are seeking to generate a conversation on mitigating pesticide risks in fresh fruit and vegetables in Kenya, proposing potential solutions for policy, industry, producers and other value chain actors. They will host an online discussion where expert data and views will be presented to stimulate the discussion on the topic.

The aim of the online event is to bring together experts to discuss the multifactorial issues affecting the purchase, use and disposal of chemical pesticides in food production in Kenya, and recommendations for policy and practice to ensure food safety in Kenya.

SPEAKERS
Dr Dora Kilalo – University of Nairobi.
• Impact of pesticide misuse/off-label use, what is the extent of the problem?

Mr. Wachira Kaguongo – National Potato Council
• Experience on usage and root causes of pesticide overuse/misuse

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