Gov’t Goes After Fake Pest Control Products, Arrests 25 Individuals
The Pest Control Products Board (PCPB) has warned Kenyans about phoney pest control goods, emphasizing that it is stepping up its assault on individuals who distribute the items.
The caution was issued after the board, in coordination with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, apprehended 23 agricultural workers and two agro-dealers for illegally supplying and using unregistered pest control goods.
According to the board, the use and supply of these chemicals violates Sections 3(1) and 4(1) of the Pest Control Products Act, posing substantial health and environmental dangers.
PUBLIC WARNING ON ILLEGAL PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS (PART II)
— Pest Control Products Board (@PCPB_Kenya) January 31, 2026
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).
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“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.
“PCPB will continue to intensify surveillance, inspections, and enforcement operations across the country to protect farmers, consumers, and the environment,” it added.
The board underlined the importance of farmers and agro dealers using pest control products that have been registered and certified by the board.
DIRECTIVE ON ILLEGAL PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS (PART I)
— Pest Control Products Board (@PCPB_Kenya) January 31, 2026
The Pest Control Products Board (PCPB) directs all agro-dealers, farmers, and users of pest control products to cease the sale, distribution, possession, and use of illegal pest control products with immediate effect. This… pic.twitter.com/97ofuB7Flw
Anyone caught utilizing unlawful products will be arrested, prosecuted, and penalized.
Furthermore, agro dealers have been asked to ensure that they have the proper authorization to operate on their premises and only sell stock registered products.
Members of the public are asked to report any agro dealers or farmers utilizing the items to security agencies or the board via the customer service 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 only a month after the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) warned Kenyans about counterfeit cancer drugs that are circulating worldwide.
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In a statement issued on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, PPB stated that a counterfeit version of IBRANCE, a breast cancer medication, is circulating in numerous countries.
PUBLIC NOTICE: ZERO TOLERANCE FOR ILLEGAL PESTICIDES
— Pest Control Products Board (@PCPB_Kenya) January 26, 2026
The Pest Control Products Board (PCPB) cautions all traders and the public that selling unregistered pest control products is a criminal offence.
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However, the drug 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.
Gov’t Goes After Fake Pest Control Products, Arrests 25 Individuals
