KEBS Confirms Presence of Fake Fertiliser In Market.
The Ministry of Agriculture, confirmed the presence of fake fertiliser being distributed to farmers in the country. The ministry issued a directive urging farmers to cease using three fertilizer brands supplied by KEL Chemicals following failed tests conducted by the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS).
The confirmation made on Friday, April 5, came amid double-speak and confusion over the presence and distribution of substandard fertiliser.
In a statement released on Friday, “All fertilizers being distributed meet the required quality requirements except those manufactured and distributed by KEL Chemicals branded Kelphos Plus, Kelphos gold, and NPK 10:26:10, which did not meet all required test parameters.”
Despite Linturi’s previous stance defending the integrity of the distribution process, subsequent developments have necessitated a re-evaluation of the situation.
