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Animal feed makers petition for GMO ban lift to cut feed prices

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Association of Kenya Feed Manufacturers secretary general Martin Kinoti and chairman Joseph Karuri during an August 30 press briefing in Nairobi on the high cost of feed ingredients. PHOTO | DIANA NGILA | NMG

By  Edwin Mutai

Nation Media Group

Political Reporter

Livestock breeders and feed makers want Parliament to lift the ban on genetically modified (GMO) products that are vital in the manufacture of animal feed to cut the rising prices.

Five representatives of livestock breeders and animal feed manufacturers have petitioned MPs to investigate the high import costs and lift the ban.

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