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Why Kenya shouldn’t pass up the chance to reap GM crop benefits
Honorary Secretary, Kenya National Academy of Sciences Prof Ratemo Michieka (Centre), President Network of African Sciences Academy Prof Mahouton Nobert Hounkonnou (right) and Executive Director Network of African Sciences Academy Jackie Kado (left) during the press briefing at a Nairobi hotel on November 30, 2022. They said GMOs are safe for consumption. PHOTO | DENNIS ONSONGO | NMG
Technologies are not developed because of their risk potential but due to the benefits, they offer — that must far outweigh any potential risks. There is no technology anywhere in the world that can boast zero risk.
All technologies or products that we consider safe pose some risk but we have accepted those risks and learnt to manage them.