How hazardous pesticides are putting Kenyan farm workers at risk | DW News

Some pesticides used on Kenyan farms have been linked to cancer and other serious health risks, according to campaigners and researchers. Critics say chemicals banned elsewhere are still being used on crops produced for export.
DW News Africa speaks to experts about the health concerns, regulation of highly hazardous pesticides, and what this means for farmers and consumers.

Chapters:
00:00 - The impact of toxic pesticides in Kenya
00:38 - Isaac Drauna's story: Loss of sight on the job
02:25 - Hazardous chemicals & the EU double standard
03:22 - Coffee exports and border testing limits
04:03 - European & Kenyan regulatory responses
04:49 - One farmer's switch to organic agriculture
05:45 - Interview: Elizabeth Atieno Otieno (Greenpeace Africa)
06:56 - Rising exports of EU-banned pesticides to Africa
08:23 - Health risks and ecological toll on ecosystems
11:00 - Safer pest control alternatives for farmers

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