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US firms to jet into Kenya in hunt for GMO trade deals

US Grains Council promotes US genetically-engineered crops including maize, barley and wheat. [iStockphoto]

Representatives from 32 US agribusiness firms are set to jet into Kenya on Sunday as part of an American government delegation scouting for trade opportunities.

The US food firms are looking for new and expanded markets in Kenya for their crops. Kenya currently faces food insecurity and also wants to seal a trade deal with Americas.

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