Counting health toll of hazardous pesticides use

Spray Service Provider (SSP) John Kamau during the application of pesticides in a cabbage farm. Professional Spray Service Providers were helping farmers in the application of pesticides an initiative that is being implemented by a partnership between Farmers.[FILE/Standard]

As Isaac Kiptoo wipes away tears from his eyes, unable to shake away the memory of the warning signs of the dangers of the pesticides, which he handled daily at his former place of work at Elementaita, Nakuru County.

Attempts to voice his concerns went unheeded, and by the time their toll on his health could no longer be ignored, it was too late.