The Pest Control Products Board (PCPB) has cautioned Kenyans against fake pest control products, stressing that it is intensifying its crackdown against those supplying the products.
The caution was issued after the board, in collaboration with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, nabbed 23 farm workers, and two agro-dealers were linked to the illegal supply and usage of unregistered pest control products.
According to the board, the use and supply of these products contravene Sections 3(1) and 4(1) of the Pest Control Products Act, and pose serious health and environmental risks.
“The Pest Control Products Board (PCPB) strongly warns agro-dealers, farmers, and the general public against the sale, distribution, possession, and use of illegal and unregistered pest control products (PCPs),” PCPB stated.
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“PCPB will continue to intensify surveillance, inspections, and enforcement operations across the country to protect farmers, consumers, and the environment,” it added.
The board emphasised the need for farmers and agro dealers to use pest control products that are registered and approved by the board. Anyone caught using illegal products will face arrest, prosecution, and penalties.
Furthermore, agro dealers have been urged to ensure that they have the necessary permits to operate in their premises and only supply stock registered products.
Members of the public have been encouraged to ensure that they report any agro dealer and farmers using the products to security agencies or the board through its customer care line 0720480904.
“Dealers found dealing in and using unregistered pest control products, contrary to Sections 3(1) and 4(1) of the Pest Control Products Act, respectively,” the notice read.
The warning comes just a month after the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) also warned Kenyans against counterfeit cancer medications that are in circulation globally.
In a statement released on Wednesday, 31 December 2025, PPB said that the fake version of IBRANCE, a breast cancer drug, is circulating in several countries and contains no active ingredients for cancer treatment, posing a serious health risk.
According to the board, some of the fake medications have been spotted in countries such as Lebanon, the Ivory Coast, Turkiye, Egypt, and Libya.
The fraudulent products claim to be made by Pfizer, a major pharmaceutical company, but tests show they are completely fake.
Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) gate entrance.
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Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB)
