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Government lifts ban on GMO, Okays cultivation and importation

Kenya has been reluctant to approve the import or planting of genetically modified food crops since November 2012

The government has lifted its ban on Genetically Modified Crops (GMO) after 10 years' suspension.

Farmers will therefore be allowed to cultivate and import food crops and animal feeds produced through biotechnology.

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