GMO food Stories

State invites public input on proposed release of GMO maize
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 07, 2024

The National Biosafety Authority is currently reviewing the application to ensure the safety of the genetically modified crop for human and animal con...

Government introduces new GMO regulations after High Court lifts ban
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 26, 2024

The new regulations aim to ensure that the development, importation, and use of GMOs are conducted safely, with a strong focus on protecting human and...

Authority issues new guidelines for importing GMO animal feeds in Kenya
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 23, 2024

Applications for the importation of such products will be processed within 30 days if they fall under Section 28 of the Biosafety Act.

High Court rejects petitions challenging lifting of GMO ban
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 07, 2024

The court ruled that the matter had already been resolved by the Environment and Land Court in 2023.

Agriculture CS nominee explains GMO approach in food production
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 02, 2024

The issue of GMOs became contentious after the Cabinet in 2022 approved the farming and importation of biotechnology crops in a major policy shift tha...

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