Kenya urges global chemical action

Mutahi Kagwe>>>, Kenya>>>'s Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development, delivered a strong appeal at the 2026 World Farmers Organisation>>> General Assembly in Kenya — Nairobi>>> for urgent global action to eliminate hazardous agricultural chemicals. He condemned the 'double standard' that allows products banned in developed countries to be sold in developing nations, exposing farmers to serious health and environmental risks. Mutahi Kagwe>>> urged governments, regulators, manufacturers, and international organizations to harmonize global standards, combat counterfeit inputs, and prioritize farmer welfare in agricultural policy and investment. He highlighted Kenya>>>'s efforts to modernize agriculture through systems like the Government Integrated Financial Management Information System and called for reforms in agricultural financing. The assembly, co-hosted by the National Farmers Union>>>, aims to discuss sustainable agricultural practices and empower farming communities.