Alarm as 2,856 bag relief consignment shows high levels of aflatoxin contamination

Workers prepare maize in front of a store in Kitale. Food security in North Eastern is a challenge due to insecurity across the borders. [Boniface Okendo/Standard]

Tests conducted by the county government have revealed that 2,856 bags of relief maize are contaminated with aflatoxin.

County officials took samples of a consignment stored at National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) depots after those who had already received the maize complained that the colour indicated the quality of maize could have been compromised.