The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) has recently seized 233 bags of fake fertiliser worth Ksh2.1 million in a crackdown.
The operation took place in Molo and Nakuru, saw ACA officials confiscate the counterfeit fertiliser and apprehend the masterminds behind the scheme.
According to ACA, the fake product was intended for sale to farmers in the northern parts of Rift Valley.
The Anti-Counterfeit Authority nabs 233 bags of fake fertilizer worth Ksh 2M. Photo: Courtesy.
While taking possession of the counterfeit farm inputs, ACA warned farmers against falling prey to rogue distributors, citing the significant harm such products could cause to their crops.
“We managed to seize 233 bags worth Ksh2.1 million of fake fertiliser and arrested two suspects who are currently facing prosecution under the Anti-Counterfeit Act. During this planting period, we urge farmers to be careful and invite anyone to report to us persons distributing fake fertilizer,” stated Robi Mbugua, an officer at ACA.
This comes barely a week after Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe ordered the destruction of 27,518 bags of expired fertilizer at various National Cereals Produce Board (NCPB) stores, assuring that the government and the public would not incur any losses.
