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Kenya Bans GMO Imports

The government has banned the importation of genetically modified crops until a task force can carry out more research into their effects on human health.

  • Kenya:   Importation of GMOs Banned

    The Star, 21 November 2012

    The government has banned the importation of GMOS citing insufficient scientific evidence on the safety of the food. Public Health minister Beth Mugo says the government has… Read more »

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  • 21 November 2012
    Kenyan Govt Investigates GMOs
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    Kenya Citizen TV
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    Kenya Citizen TV
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    The Ministry of Health has undertaken to commission a study to determine whether or not genetically modified foods are harmful to human beings.

    The ministry was tasked by the Cabinet about two weeks ago to provide scientific proof over the safety of GMOs. Speaking at a press briefing at Afya House, the minister for public health and sanitation, Beth Mugo, said that the ban on importation of GMOs will remain until conclusive studies are complete.

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  • Kenya:   Mugo to Hold Conference On the Ban of Gmo's

    The Star, 21 November 2012

    Public health Minister Beth Mugo is this morning expected to hold a press conference on the ban of GMO foods in the country. This comes amid rising fears that there could be many… Read more »

  • Kenya:   Consumers Warned On Food Additives

    The Star, 20 October 2012

    THE Consumer Federation of Kenya has called upon Kenyans to be wary of the food they consume in the wake of fears that certain foodstuff additives may be a health safety threat. Read more »

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