At least 124,000 bags of maize, which were stored in NCPB silos, were to be destroyed countrywide. The circular seen by Saturday Standard said the cement factory in Salgaa was directed to help in destroying the maize. Wekesa said the toxic maize had been stored at NCPB silos for two years before it was recommended for destruction. A statement by NCPB Public Relations Officer Titus Maiyo said quality tests by multi-agency comprising Kebs, KLRO, Kephis, Public Health and NCPB between October and December 2018 found the maize to be contaminated with aflatoxin. The maize was seized and isolated and kept in various depots awaiting orders on its destruction through incineration,” Maiyo said.

Source: Standard Digital May 29, 2020 18:45 UTC