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Let the raging GMO debate go beyond food security concern

Until recently, majority of Kenyans were oblivious of the Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) debate. It was not until early 2000s when a proposition to introduce GMOs aroused an intense debate. The proposal met immense opposition, resulting in the ban on production and importation of GM crops. No wonder, the recent move to lift the ban has sparked yet another debate - especially because of the inconclusive GMO experimentations.

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