Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
WHAT DID THE SCIENTIFIC TESTS REVEAL?
During the report launch, one of the scientists involved explained the reality of pesticide residues detected in vegetables available to consumers.
The vegetables were tested before and after applying the recommended cleaning and preparation methods.
The findings showed that proper cleaning and processing were effective in reducing the residue levels identified during the testing.
This is important because it confirms that the way we handle vegetables at home can make a meaningful difference.
However, household cleaning should not be treated as the entire solution. Consumers should not carry the full responsibility for food safety.
Farmers, suppliers, markets, regulators and policymakers must also ensure that pesticide use is controlled and that food reaching consumers meets appropriate safety standards.
Listen to the scientist explain what the testing revealed.
Research and initiative partners:
@KOAN Kenya
@Route to Food
@Heinrich Böll Stiftung, Nairobi Office
Kilimohai Kenya
Please share this information with anyone who buys or prepares vegetables.
#FoodSafetyResearch #PesticideResidues #ChefRaphael #ConsumerSafety #SafeFood
WHAT DID THE SCIENTIFIC TESTS REVEAL?
During the report launch, one of the scientists involved explained the reality of pesticide residues detected in vegetables available to consumers.
The vegetables were tested before and after applying the recommended cleaning and preparation methods.
The findings showed that proper cleaning and processing were effective in reducing the residue levels identified during the testing.
This is important because it confirms that the way we handle vegetables at home can make a meaningful difference.
However, household cleaning should not be treated as the entire solution. Consumers should not carry the full responsibility for food safety.
Farmers, suppliers, markets, regulators and policymakers must also ensure that pesticide use is controlled and that food reaching consumers meets appropriate safety standards.
Listen to the scientist explain what the testing revealed.
Research and initiative partners:
@KOAN Kenya
@Route to Food
@Heinrich Böll Stiftung, Nairobi Office
Kilimohai Kenya
Please share this information with anyone who buys or prepares vegetables.
#FoodSafetyResearch #PesticideResidues #ChefRaphael #ConsumerSafety #SafeFood
