Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS)says That they will inspect all the maize coming into the country following fears of aflatoxin.
KEBS said delays in the clearance of maize consignments at the border have led to a few trucks overstaying at the post, increasing the risk of aflatoxin.
Some of the trucks of maize are said to be waiting for authorisation permits to move the maize into Kenya.
“Arising from the long-standing delay in the clearance of maize consignments from the United Republic of Tanzania, as reported in the media, the Kenya Bureau of Standards makes the following communication,” KEBS said in a statement.
“That we received reports that some trucks of maize have been waiting for authorization permits to move their maize consignments across the border into Kenya for an unknown period of time.”
As a result, the body will ramp up tests to ensure that the commodities are aflatoxin-free.
“It is therefore advised that KEBS shall screen all the maize coming into the country for aflatoxin contamination,” it added.