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President Ruto defends GMO imports, says no quick fixes to high cost of living

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President William Ruto and journalists at State House during the State of the Nation Address. [PSS]

President William Ruto yesterday ruled out any quick fixes to the high cost of living, and defended the decision to lift the ban on genetically modified organisms.

In a live interview on TV channels last evening, Ruto sarcastically chided those who opposed GMO foods, dismissing claims they pose adverse health effects.

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