Scientists in second GMO maize approval bid

Dr Roy Mugiira. He has been suspended as the chief executive officer of the National Biosafety Authority.

Photo credit: File

The approval for commercialisation of genetically modified maize now lies with the Cabinet after scientists concluded the field trials and handed the report to the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (Kephis) for registration.

The acting chief executive officer of the National Biosafety Authority (NBA), Roy Mugiira said a Cabinet memo was prepared early this year by principal secretaries in the line ministries and it is now awaiting approval.

PAYE Tax Calculator

Note: The results are not exact but very close to the actual.