State rules out GMO maize imports to tame cost of animal feeds

A worker carries a bag of animal feeds. FILE PHOTO | NMG

What you need to know:

  • Livestock Principal Secretary Harry Kimtai said that decision can only be made by a committee that is looking at the current food situation in the country.
  • Association of Kenya Feed Manufacturers petitioned government last month to allow duty-free importation of GMO yellow maize and soya to ease the current deficit.

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