The Court has given a landmark rulling on GMO Maize and has okayed its planting and consumption.
The Court has dismissed a case challenging the release and planting of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) maize in Kenya.
In its ruling, the Environment Court has cited a lack of evidence showing that using GMOs causes harm to human health or the environment.
The use of GMOs has stirred debate in the past on whether it’s safe for consumption. This is after President William Ruto’s administration had lifted the ban on GMO imports into the country.
The debate on GMO foods had become intense in the country and the opposition led by Azimio La Umoja -One Kenya Alliance leader Raila Odinga had criticised the President William Ruto’s government for lifting ban on the GMO food while alleging that GMO was not good for human consumption.