Scientists in Kenya endorse GMO

Amila de Saram Larssen

In a recent article in Kenya’s Daily Nation, Gatonye Gathurap writes that following a 2-day conference on biotechnology at the University of Nairobi,  scientists from the College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences state that,  “although there are genuine concerns over the technology, genetically modified organisms are safe enough for adoption so long as there is sound legislation in place.”

The reaction of civil society to this statement remains to be seen.  So far, it has been against the introduction of GMO in Kenya.

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is reportedly working with the faculty to install a state-of-the art biotechnology laboratory at the university.

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