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Kuria gives farmers three days to sell maize

Farmers have been selling a 90-kilogramme bag of maize at between Sh4,800 and Sh5,300 during the 2022 harvest season that started late in September.

By Stephen Rutto 53 mins ago

Kuria gives farmers three days to sell maize

Poor food production is our real foe, not maize imports or GMOs

Poor food production is our real foe, not maize imports or GMOs

By Isaac Kalua Green 14 hrs ago

GMOs are here

By Gado 2 days ago

Ways to die in Kenya

Ways to die in Kenya

By Harrison Muriuki 2 days ago

Grain importation debate continues as farmers get good prices

It is peak harvesting season in the North Rift with some farmers who have concluded the process selling maize at their doorsteps at between Sh5,000 and Sh5,500 per bag.

By Titus Too 2 days ago

Grain importation debate continues as farmers get good prices

Governors want lifting of ban on GMO reviewed

The Council of Governors (CoG) has faulted the manner in which the State lifted the ban on genetically modified organism (GMO) maize.

By Robert Amalemba 2 days ago

Governors want lifting of ban on GMO reviewed

Have you been keeping up with the news? Take this quiz for quick highlights

There is so much to unpack from President Ruto's trip to South Korea, COP 27, the GMO debate and Trump getting back his Twitter account.

By Clay Muganda and Reina Kimeu 2 days ago

Have you been keeping up with the news? Take this quiz for quick highlights

There's nothing sinister about GMO foods; we eat them every day

Other than improving crops, GMO technology has been used to produce important pharmaceutical products such as insulin, that we can’t do without.

By Davis Gimode 2 days ago

There's nothing sinister about GMO foods; we eat them every day

The making of Kenya's first maize import scandal

Fifty-seven years later, Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria is a man on the spot not for allowing GMO maize imports at a time when farmers in large-scale growing zones are harvesting.

By Amos Kareithi 3 days ago

The making of Kenya's first maize import scandal

Maize imports: MPs split over plans to oust Kuria

Pkosing vows to initiate signature collection that will introduce ouster Motion. But Senate Deputy Speaker dismisses calls to impeach Kuria as street talk.

By Josphat Thiong’o 3 days ago

Maize imports: MPs split over plans to oust Kuria

Go ahead with maize order and you'll go home, MPs tell Kuria

Pokot South MP David Pkosing warned that should the government continue with the plan to import the maize, legislators would begin collecting signatures to impeach Kuria.

By Josphat Thiongó 3 days ago

Go ahead with maize order and you'll go home, MPs tell Kuria

Paul Mwangi's petition challenging GMO ban lift to be heard next month

Raila Odinga's lawyer Paul Mwangi's petition challenging cabinet's decision on GMO foods production and importation will be heard next month.

By Winfrey Owino 3 days ago

Paul Mwangi's petition challenging GMO ban lift to be heard next month

Karua: Maize offers get-rich-quickly route for Kenyan wheeler-dealers

NARC-Kenya Party Leader Martha Karua has said importation of maize at a time when Kenya has enough production allows for rogue politicians and businessmen to get rich quickly.

By Stephanie Wangari 3 days ago

Karua: Maize offers get-rich-quickly route for Kenyan wheeler-dealers

GMO food storm: It didn't start with Moses Kuria

Kenyans should be wary of attempts to get it hooked to foreign seeds and fertilisers to subjugate citizens by sabotaging the country’s food security.

By Leonard Khafafa 3 days ago

GMO food storm: It didn't start with Moses Kuria

Lawmakers question move to bring in grain when farmers have plenty

Mosop MP Abraham Kirwa said the timing of the decision by the government to import maize during the harvest season would lead to financial ramifications for farmers.

By Josphat Thiongó 4 days ago

Lawmakers question move to bring in grain when farmers have plenty

Kenya needs Sh17b for relief food, says Gachagua as hunger worsens

Data from the UN shows that 89 humanitarian partners reached nearly 1 million people with vital assistance between January and September.

By Jacob Ngetich 4 days ago

Kenya needs Sh17b for relief food, says Gachagua as hunger worsens

Explainer: What it would take to impeach CS Moses Kuria

Led by Pokot South MP David Pkosing, lawmakers want CS Moses Kuria impeached over his stand on the importation of GMO maize into the country.

By Amos Mabinda 4 days ago

Explainer: What it would take to impeach CS Moses Kuria

Keep off government plans for now, Gachagua tells Raila

Rigathi Gachagua has said Azimio la Umoja leader Raila Odinga has no moral standing to question the decisions of the Kenya Kwanza government.

By DPPS 4 days ago

Keep off government plans for now, Gachagua tells Raila

Ship carrying 10,000 tonnes of maize came from Mozambique

Marine Traffic, the only application that tracks the movement of ships across the globe, indicates that the maize may have been loaded at the Port of Beira in Mozambique.

By Benard Sanga 4 days ago

Ship carrying 10,000 tonnes of maize came from Mozambique

MPs collecting signatures to impeach Moses Kuria

A section of Members of Parliament say they will collect signatures to remove Moses Kuria as the Cabinet Secretary for Trade.

By Stephanie Wangari 4 days ago

MPs collecting signatures to impeach Moses Kuria

Moses Kuria's hard punching and lessons for Ruto about loyalists

President William Ruto is looking to be a good student of Moi. He must be aware that some of the men and women he has appointed to the Cabinet will act like skunks and give his government a bad name.

By Caleb Atemi 4 days ago

Moses Kuria's hard punching and lessons for Ruto about loyalists

Why Raila changed mind on GMO

In 2011, Odinga, who was then Prime Minister, criticized those against GMOs saying they were ‘conservative purveyors of alarm.’

By Stephanie Wangari 5 days ago

Why Raila changed mind on GMO

Politics of maize is historical and GMO debate isn't about to let it die

Azimio and a section of KKA legislators have closed ranks in criticising the quick decision to import maize, which seemingly overlooks thousands of farmers who have started harvesting.

By Standard Team 5 days ago

Politics of maize is historical and GMO debate isn't about to let it die

Apologise to Kenyans, Bishop Muheria tells Kuria on GMO remarks

Bishop Muheria termed Mr Kuria’s remarks as unfortunate and disrespectful.

By Lydiah Nyawira 5 days ago

Apologise to Kenyans, Bishop Muheria tells Kuria on GMO remarks

Winnie: GMO is not something that is good for us right now

Winnie Odinga urged the government not to sacrifice the well-being of Kenyans for short-term gains.

By Edwin Nyarangi 5 days ago

Winnie: GMO is not something that is good for us right now

Don't shove GMO foods down Kenyans' throats

While the Kenya Kwanza government vouches for the safety of GMOs, the opposition argues that GMOs are a health risk.

By Editorial 5 days ago

Don't shove GMO foods down Kenyans' throats

Archbishop Muheria: Apologise to Kenyans over GMO importation remarks

While addressing the press at the Nyeri Cathedral on Monday, November 21 morning, the archbishop asked Kuria to apologise to Kenyans for his ‘nonchalant remarks’ on GMO.

By Lydia Nyawira 5 days ago

Archbishop Muheria: Apologise to Kenyans over GMO importation remarks

Winnie Odinga: EAC needs policies to govern GMO importation

According to Winnie, EAC will have a voice if the member states come up with a policy from a well-researched study that will guide the way forward on how to deal with the GMO foods.

By Mate Tongola 5 days ago

Winnie Odinga: EAC needs policies to govern GMO importation

GMO: Elephant in the room

GMO: Elephant in the room

By Harrison Muriuki 5 days ago

GMO: Elephant in the room

GMO imports: Raila goes for Ruto's jugular

Opposition leader Raila Odinga has accused President William Ruto of being a puppet of and working for foreign nations and their multinationals against Kenya’s interest.

By Jacob Ngetich 5 days ago

GMO imports: Raila goes for Ruto's jugular

GMO Imports: Raila calls Ruto a puppet of the West

Raila Odinga criticizes the government for authorizing the importation of GM maize without public participation; wants it to provide the research relied on before the decision.

By Winfrey Owino 6 days ago

GMO Imports: Raila calls Ruto a puppet of the West

Moses Kuria: I annoyed only pizza-eating rich idlers

Trade and Investments Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria is facing backlash for a statement he made rationalising the importation of genetically modified maize.

By Allan Mungai 6 days ago

Moses Kuria: I annoyed only pizza-eating rich idlers

We banned GMOs because they were harmful, Kibaki minister says

In an interview with The Standard, former Public Health and Sanitation Minister Beth Mugo said a report by local scientists recommended that GMOs were harmful for human consumption.

By Pkemoi Ngénoh 7 days ago

We banned GMOs because they were harmful, Kibaki minister says

Trade CS Moses Kuria under fire

Moses Kuria said that there were many things that are killing Kenyans, and adding GMOs would not really worsen the situation.

By Allan Mungai 7 days ago

Trade CS Moses Kuria under fire

There is nothing harmful about GMO- Bill Gates

Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria on Thursday announced the government had finally decided to allow duty-free importation of 10 million bags of GMO maize over the next six months.

By Mercy Kahenda 8 days ago

There is nothing harmful about GMO- Bill Gates

Kenya to import 10m bags of GM maize to fight hunger, Kuria says

Kenya has taken the boldest step yet towards the importation and consumption of genetically modified food after Cabinet lifted a 10-year suspension last month.

By Allan Mungai 9 days ago

Kenya to import 10m bags of GM maize to fight hunger, Kuria says

Government to allow duty-free import of GMO maize for six months

Trade CS Moses Kuria announces he will sign tools to allow duty-free imports of GMO and non-GMO maize for the next 6 months to address food shortage.

By Betty Njeru 9 days ago

Government to allow duty-free import of GMO maize for six months

All GM foods and crop imports to be vetted, assures regulator

Kenya recently lifted a decades-old ban on GM crops in response to the worst drought in 40 years, with authorities hoping it will improve crop yields and food security.

By Brian Ngugi 16 days ago

All GM foods and crop imports to be vetted, assures regulator

US steps up push for Kenya to allow import of GMO foods

A high-powered delegation, including a top Biden administration official, was recently in the country to scout for opportunities in GM tech in the country.

By Brian Ngugi 19 days ago

US steps up push for Kenya to allow import of GMO foods

Traditional farming systems are key to strengthening food security

Excessive use of agrochemicals, for example, has resulted in habitat loss, soil erosion, reduced land fertility, and pollution from chemical runoff, among other issues.

By Leleti Jassor 24 days ago

Traditional farming systems are key to strengthening food security

By Harrison Muriuki 26 days ago

GMO vs organic

A new sunrise in agriculture only possible if we can feed ourselves

Every year, each Kenyan eats an average 70 kilos of maize and maize products. Despite this widespread consumption of maize, we don’t produce sufficient maize to meet our needs.

By Isaac Kalua Green 28 days ago

A new sunrise in agriculture only possible if we can feed ourselves

US firms to jet into Kenya in hunt for GMO trade deals

The US food firms are looking for new and expanded markets in Kenya for their crops. Kenya currently faces food insecurity and also wants to seal a trade deal with Americas.

By Brian Ngugi 29 days ago

US firms to jet into Kenya in hunt for GMO trade deals

Mithika Linturi's take on GMOs

Mithika Linturi said the Agriculture ministry would set up food reserves at the county level to allow for effective emergency response.

By David Njaaga 1 month ago

Mithika Linturi's take on GMOs

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