DDT BAN DEBATED

The Kenyan government was somehow left off the distribution list when the memo went out notifying that there is no Silent Spring inspired, people killing DDT ban:

A meeting to decide whether to re-introduce a banned pesticide used to control mosquitoes will be held before December.

Experts at the meeting will discuss the benefits and risks of using DDT, which was banned in 1988 because of its negative effects on the environment. Re-introducing the pesticide is expected to boost the war on malaria.

[Assistant Health Minister] Dr Kibunguchy said he would support the re-introduction of DDT because "it is the best alternative Africa has to control malaria".

In an interview with the Nation, Dr Kibunguchy said the fight against malaria would not be won unless the ban on the chemical is lifted.

"We will only be paying lip service to the fight against malaria if we ignore the re-introduction of DDT," he said.

The Kenya Flower Council opposes DDT's reintroduction:

The council's chief executive officer, Ms Jane Ngige, said Kenyans should insist other alternatives. She said some international customers might boycott agricultural products from Kenya if DDT was re-introduced.

By international she means European.