Safety underpins new EAC biotechnology strategy

Demonstrators in support of GMO comprising of science researchers and students, academicians as well as farmers take part in peaceful procession seeking to give a voice to the ongoing debate on the Government move to lift a ban on GMOs in Nairobi on February 10, 2023.[FILE]

Some biotech products, possibly containing synthetic molecules, may be circulating already in certain East African Community (EAC) Partner States … says Dr. Willy Tonui who is currently leading the development of a new strategy that will harmonize the biotechnology framework for the EAC and streamline the sector.