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Hot air: GMO foods don't cause cancer

Dr. Roy Mugiira, Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Kenyan National Biosafety Authority (NBA).

Is opposition to GMO foods all hot air, a wild goose chase, fool's errand, lost cause and worthless pursuit? SILAS NYAMWEYA sought Dr ROY MUGIIRA for answers.

You are CEO of the National Biosafety Authority (NBA). What is your mandate?
This Authority is established by the National Safety Act to regulate the area of business in the conduct of genetically modified organisms. We exist to assure safety of GMOs to human health, animal health and the environment in general.

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