GMOs Stories

Mutahi Kagwe: Only locally developed GMOs will be allowed in Kenya
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 14, 2025

His comments come against the backdrop of ongoing debates on GMOs in Kenya. In October 2022, the government lifted a decade-long ban on biotechnology...

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...

Battle to stop GMO foods in Kenya lands in Court of Appeal
Joseph Ndunda  |  Nov 26, 2024

But the petitioners asked the high court to suspend the cabinet decision which they argued was unconstitutional as it did not follow public participat...

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...

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.

Group launches campaign against proposed laws it says will hurt farmers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 04, 2024

Kilimo Cha Haki emphasised the need to protect the agricultural sector, which contributes over 80 per cent of Kenya’s GDP.

Inside Rwanda's biosafety law to regulate GMOs
Hanifa Adan  |  Mar 04, 2024

A person who wishes to carry out the activities indicated above must first disclose the result of a mandatory risk assessment.

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