On 3rd October 2022, Kenya’s cabinet under the leadership of his Excellency President Dr. William Samoei Ruto lifted the 10-year ban on importation of GMOs. Opinion is divided on the move to lift the ban. The proponents have welcomed the move as a long overdue intervention to address food and nutrition security. On the other hand, the opponents are more sceptical about the GMOs positive impact – they are concerned about the health and environmental threats they pose.
KeAWARD, the Kenyan chapter of African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD), a professional organization of agricultural scientists has organized a Webinar as part of the efforts to educate and create awareness about GMOs. The Webinar topic is Pathways to Food and Nutrition Security in Kenya: The Role of Genetically Modified Organisms. Leading experts in biotechnology, policymakers, farmers and other stakeholders have been invited to the discussion
The Webinar is scheduled for 3rd November from 10.00 am to 12.30 pm (EAT). Click the link https://bit.ly/3Svpt2w or the live link on the PDF poster to register for the Webinar.
The Webinar has been organized with support from AWARD members at the University of Nairobi.
