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Kenya Rejects Merger to Safeguard GMO and Plant Health

3/4/2025

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Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe firmly rejected the idea of merging the National Bio-Safety Authority with the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service, citing international obligations. He stressed the importance of keeping these institutions distinct to ensure rigorous assessments of GMO safety and plant health, while also seeking ways to enhance services for farmers and businesses across Kenya.

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Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe firmly rejected the idea of merging the National Bio-Safety Authority with the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service, citing international obligations. He stressed the importance of keeping these institutions distinct to ensure rigorous assessments of GMO safety and plant health, while also seeking ways to enhance services for farmers and businesses across Kenya.