Genetically Modified Crops in AfricaFour African nations—South Africa, Burkina Faso, Egypt, and Sudan—have grown genetically modified (GM) crops. According to the proposed policy, COMESA would conduct a scientific evaluation of new GM crops. Kenya established regulations allowing the production and importation of GM crops in 2011, while Ghana and Nigeria followed suit in 2012. Cameroon, Malawi, and Uganda had authorized the testing of genetically modified crops by 2013. Due to continued worries about potential health dangers, Kenya had been hesitant to permit the import and planting of GM crops.

Source: Daily Nation October 07, 2022 17:53 UTC