GMOs could wipe out local gene banks, groups warn

GMO Maize concept. PHOTO | SHUTTERSTOCK

The civil society has raised concerns that the introduction of genetically modified organisms (GMO) crops could lead to the extinction of indigenous seeds in the country as well as the depletion of the current gene bank.

Lobbyists say the introduction of GMO crops in Kenya will contaminate indigenous crops through cross-pollination, negatively impacting on Kenya’s traditional varieties.

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