MOMBASA, Kenya — Authorities have intercepted a consignment of unauthorised pest control products at the Lunga Lunga One Stop Border Post in the Coast Region, in a crackdown on illegal imports entering the Kenyan market.
The seizure was carried out on the night of June 20, 2026, by officers from the Pest Control Products Board (PCPB) stationed at the border point.
The products were intercepted while being transported aboard a cargo bus operating along the Dar es Salaam–Mombasa trade corridor.
Preliminary findings indicated that the consignment was destined for unlawful entry into Kenya through Mombasa.
PCPB said the interception highlights ongoing efforts to strengthen border surveillance and enforcement against the importation, distribution, and use of non-compliant pest control products.
The regulator warned that unauthorised products pose risks to public health, agricultural productivity, food safety, and the environment.
Warning to Importers and Traders
PCPB reminded importers, exporters, clearing agents, transporters, distributors, retailers, and users that only pest control products registered and approved by the Board are permitted for importation, sale, or use in Kenya.
The agency said enforcement measures are guided by the Pest Control Products Act and related regulations.
Under the law, individuals or businesses involved in importing, transporting, distributing, storing, selling, or using unauthorised pest control products may face legal action.
Possible enforcement measures include seizure, detention, and forfeiture of products, alongside investigations and prosecution where offences are established.
Protecting Agriculture and Consumers
The regulator said controlling illegal pest control products is critical in safeguarding Kenya’s agricultural sector, where farmers rely on approved inputs to protect crops and maintain food safety standards.
Unregulated products can contain harmful substances, incorrect formulations, or unsafe chemical levels, potentially affecting farmers, consumers, and ecosystems.
PCPB said it will continue working with border agencies and other enforcement institutions to prevent illegal products from entering the country.
The agency urged members of the public to report suspicious pest control products and only purchase agricultural chemicals from authorised sources.
