Kenya Bureau of Standards (KeBs)has said in a statement that they will inspect all the maize coming into the country following fears of aflatoxin.
There have been delays in the clearance of maize consignments from Tanzania sparking fears of contamination.
Some of the trucks of maize are said to be waiting for authorisation permits to move the maize into Kenya.
Due to the delay, KeBs said the risk of aflatoxin contamination may have escalated especially due to the weather patterns.
"There might be a risk of aflatoxin contamination due to the weather patterns. It is therefore advised that KeBs shall screen all the maize coming into the country for aflatoxin contamination," they said.
The maize consignments are to be moved into the country for an unknown period of time, according to KeBs.
"From the long delay in the clearance of maize consignments from Tanzania, KeBs has received reports that certain trucks of maize have been waiting for authorisation permits to move their maize into Kenya for an unknown period of time," KeBs wrote.
They said the suitability of packaging and protection of the maize while in the trucks has, however, not been determined.
KeBs said they have deployed enough personnel and kits for the exercise.
As the United Nations marked World Food Safety Day on June 7, Agriculture Principal Secretary Kello Harsama said aflatoxin is a major challenge and threat to food safety in Kenya.
He said many Kenyans especially those who mill flour in the posho mills do not dry their maize to the right moisture content.
Harsama said they are planning to work with counties to ensure maize being milled in the posho mills is tested for aflatoxin.
"Aflatoxin is an area of concern to the government. We are working to build the capacity of counties by training them and encouraging them to establish testing laboratories in their respective counties," he said.
KeBs has however assured the public of its commitment to facilitate trade by maintaining the standards for safe products.