Three genetically modified crops have so far been approved for farming in Kenya. National Biosafety Authority, the GMOs regulator, says it has until now approved the cultivation of Bt Cotton, Bt maize and a genetically modified cassava. Muchiri said they also approved Bt Maize and are waiting for the Ministry of Agriculture to release seeds to farmers. President William Ruto and his cabinet lifted the 10-year ban on genetically modified crops on October 4, 2022. Immediately after it was lifted last year, the Kenya Agriculture and Livestock Research Organisation promised to release Bt maize seeds to farmers this year.

Source: The Star April 24, 2023 20:46 UTC