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Scientists now call for clear laws on GMOs

The controversial debate on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) seems far from over. International scientists participating in a major conference on Biotechnology in Nairobi have called for better policies and laws if the country is to reap maximum benefits from the sector.

This comes as Health Cabinet Secretary James Macharia is expected to release an official report by a task force on Genetically Modified Crops and the policies that the country needs to adopt towards them.

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