Kenya, TZ court cases block tonnes of GMO maize seeds

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National Biosafety Authority (NBA) CEO Roy Mugiira during the interview at Nacosti Building on February 8, 2023. PHOTO | DIANA NGILA | NMG

Four court cases have blocked the release of 11 tonnes of genetically modified maize seeds that were to be made available to farmers this planting season.

The BT maize seeds had been planned for release to farmers by the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation (KALRO) in the months of March and April.

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