Kenyan Govt Clears Genetically Modified Maize Imports
Importation of genetically modified maize was given the green light by Cabinet in a bid to fight off a food shortage in the country.
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Kenya:
Cabinet Clears GM Maize Imports
Nation, 14 July 2011
Importation of genetically modified maize was given the green light by Cabinet on Thursday in a bid to fight off a food shortage in the country. Read more »
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Kenya:
Reassure Citizens On GM's Safety
Nation, 14 July 2011
Guidelines issued by the Cabinet yesterday on genetically modified foods clear up a great deal of confusion. Read more »
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Kenya:
Cabinet Approves Importation of GMOs
The Star, 14 July 2011
The cabinet has approved the importation of Genetically modified maize. However only millers will be allowed to import the maize for production of flour which must also be clearly… Read more »
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Kenya:
Mututho Still Opposed to GMOs
The Star, 15 July 2011
Parliamentary committee on agriculture Chairman John Mututho maintains that importing genetically modified food into the country is a wrong move despite yesterday's approval by the… Read more »
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Kenya:
Country Yet to Approve Use of GMO, Says Authority
Nation, 13 July 2011
No genetically modified food (GMO) has been approved for consumption by the State, the National Biosafety Authority (NBA) has said. Read more »
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Kenya:
GM Maize Imports Will Not End Food Insecurity
Nation, 10 July 2011
The emerging maize crisis, especially in non-food deficit areas, is the result of either ineptitude or a deliberate effort to create yet another avenue for mischief. Read more »
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Kenya:
Imports of GM Maize Opposed
Nation, 8 July 2011
The imports of genetically modified maize has been sharply criticised by an environmental group.Greenpeace Africa campaign director said on Friday: "The decision by the Kenyan… Read more »
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Kenya:
Millers Support Importation of Genetically Modified Maize
The Star, 9 July 2011
The Kenya Cereal Millers Association and specialists from food and biotechnology institutions are advocating for the legalisation of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Diamond… Read more »
InFocus
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An estimated 10 million people across East Africa are facing a severe food crisis following a prolonged drought in the region, the United Nations says. Read more »
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The issue of high fuel and food prices has dominated in Kenya with public demonstrations and intense discussion in Parliament. The Treasury responded with a tax reduction on ... Read more »