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Lifting GMO ban is not a solution to end food crisis, experts advise

Farmers sorting maize before shelling at Wei Wei irrigation scheme in Sigor, West Pokot County. [Christopher Kipsang, Standard]

Food security experts and activists have condemned the move by the government to lift the ban on genetically modified crops.

They pegged their disgruntlement on the lack of public participation provided by the constitution and further, expressed socioeconomic and public deception concerns.

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