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'We have biotech structures to deal with GMO issues'

Scientists insist the country has an effective mechanism to regulate Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) to ensure safety contrary to a statement by Health Cabinet Secretary James Macharia citing lack of adequate biotechnology structures.

Kenya University Biotechnology Consortium Secretary General Joel Ochieng said the biotech community was saddened by Mr Macharia's statement, which they insist will misinform the Cabinet that is to decide the fate of the ban on GMOs.

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