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Harm Reduction Society Calls for Lower Pesticide Costs to Protect Kenyans
['Stella Anyango']
Ghetto Radio
In SummaryThe society wants affordable alternatives to highly hazardous pesticides.
The Harm Reduction Society of Kenya has called on the government to reduce the cost of pesticides used by farmers and strengthen regulations to protect consumers from highly hazardous chemicals.
According to Dr. Nashon Okanga, an executive member of the Harm Reduction Society of Kenya, more than 70 percent of pesticides used in the country are harmful, raising concerns about the safety of food produced and consumed by Kenyans.
He called for stronger enforcement of regulations to prevent the sale and use of hazardous pesticides.
The Harm Reduction Society focuses on reducing harm associated with pesticides, alcohol, tobacco and cannabis.