The Kenya Manufacturers Association and the Agriculture Sector Network have called for a thorough inspection of imported maize to check against aflatoxin. The manufacturers on Monday said legislation was needed to effectively control cereals attacked by aflatoxin from being imported into the country. “We are concerned about why there is so much aflatoxin in the Kenyan food chain, especially in Nairobi. The Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service boss at the Busia border Edmond Momanyi admitted that most of the maize imported from Uganda has been found to have high levels of aflatoxin. “The fight against aflatoxin should be a collective responsibility so that we can protect the millers and consumers.

Source: The Star October 14, 2020 18:56 UTC