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Lawmakers question move to bring in grain when farmers have plenty

MPs pored through both the importation debate and the legalisation of GMOs. [iStockphoto]

Members of Parliament Tuesday took the maize importation to the floor of House with members demanding the government shelves the plan until proper deliberations are undertaken.

During the plenary session when they adjourned normal house business to debate a motion by Mosop MP Abraham Kirwa the leaders pored through both the importation debate and the legalisation of GMOs.

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