Kenya: CS Kagwe Declares War On Aflatoxin in Animal Feeds

Nairobi — Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has warned that Kenya’s ambition to expand dairy exports will stall unless farmers and feed manufacturers eliminate aflatoxin contamination and embrace a quality-based payment system.

Speaking at the official opening of the 17th African Dairy Conference and Exhibition (AFDA17) in Nairobi, Kagwe said contaminated animal feeds were undermining Kenya’s competitiveness in international markets.

“No export without quality….