New study links GMO foods to increased risk of health problems in children
Glyphosate, as a herbicide widely used with these crops, has measurable quantities detected in food products and is listed as a probable human carcinogen by the World Health Organization’s (WHO) International Agency on Research for Cancer (IARC).
Farmers in Kenya ramp up push for GM maize adoption, citing Ethiopia, South Africa and Nigeria as case studies
The legal status of Bt maize has been marked with years of uncertainty, with shifting court rulings following the government’s 2022 decision to lift a decade-long ban on GMO cultivation and importation.
Sovereignty surrender: Kenya food security at risk as President Ruto lifts ban on GMOs, plans to privatise Kenya Seed Company
Neither UNHCR nor WFP ever made this commitment and refugees were not ready to stand up in their own defence.
State agency lawyer tells court farmers in Kenya will have leeway to adopt or reject genetically modified maize
National Biosafety Authority is mandated to exercise general supervision and control over the transfer, handling and use of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) with a view to ensuring safety of human and animal health and provision of adequate protection of the environment.
Kenya’s president’s office trains senior officials in alternative dispute resolution to avert conflicts related to GMO
Moss commended the participants for their consistency, commitment and depth of engagement during the programme. She emphasised that the lessons align with Kenya Vision 2030, which prioritises efficient public institutions, regulatory certainty, investor confidence and social cohesion as pillars of national development.
Standard Group science journalist Rosa Agutu bags 2025 biotechnology media award
The authority will continue to deepen partnerships for media training on biosafety fundamentals so reporters can confidently translate complexity for the public
Study reveals delayed adoption of advanced crops varieties cost Kenya $158 million
The study, however, says that while advanced crop varieties offer powerful tools to address critical challenges such as pests and diseases, they are just a part of a broader solution for Kenya’s agricultural ecosystem and not a silver bullet but a vital component alongside good agronomic practices, access to markets, and supportive policies to achieve comprehensive food security and farmer prosperity.
Are GMOs really safe? Geneticist says outdated rules ignore mounting health risks
In studies conducted by independent academics, but even upon close scrutiny of the industry data submitted for market approval – even in relatively short-term, 90-day feeding studies – you saw biochemical changes in the blood indicative of liver and kidney dysfunction. This is with Bt corn containing just one or at most two varieties of Bt toxin.
How science-for-hire violates scientific norms, degrades public discourse and expedites mass poisoning of society
The autism epidemic is a matter of enormous national importance. Yet everything that the Times publishes on autism is an attempt to cover up the causes and protect the powerful industries that are culpable.
