Big win for Ruto as court paves way for GMO food

Demonstrators in support of GMO comprising of science researchers, students, academicians and farmers during a peaceful procession to back the Government's decision to lift the ban on GMOs, in Nairobi on February 10, 2023. [File, Standard]

The High Court has dismissed four petitions challenging the lifting of the ban on genetically modified (GMO) foods.

The ruling is a major victory for President William Ruto and paves the way for introduction of GMOs in Kenya.