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KANS Scientific Competition

We are pleased to inform you that KANS Scientific Competition after holding two rounds and the participation of more than 1000 innovators from over 25 countries, in its third round in 2022 calls for young university students, researchers, technologists, and scholars to solve Islamic world challenges in 6 areas, including “Agriculture & Food Industries”; “Energy, Water & Environment”; “Mining & Mineral Industries”; “Health & Med-tech”; “ICT & Artificial Intelligence”; and “Electronics & Robotics”

Pathways to Food and Nutrition Security in Kenya: The Role of Genetically Modified Organisms

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.