Sunday, July 24, 2011

Ruto backs GMO importation

Written By:Lillian Mwendo,    Posted: Sun, Jul 24, 2011

Ruto is allaying fears that genetically modified foods can cause adverse effects on consumers
A proposal to import genetically modified (GMO) maize to cushion Kenyans against a looming maize shortage continues to generate debate with Eldoret North MP and once Agriculture Minister William Ruto accusing leaders of misleading the country on the facts about GMOs.
Ruto is allaying fears that genetically modified foods can cause adverse effects on consumers, saying the same has worked elsewhere.
He says GMOS are the answer to the problem of food insecurity facing the country.
Ruto says genetically modified foods have been tried elsewhere and shown positive results in addressing food insecurity.
He is advising the country to give the technology a chance in tackling poverty and famine while cautioning that adequate research should be carried out.
The debate on GMO foods has in the recent past assumed powerful political overtones with leaders against the consumption of scientifically modified foods putting forward energetic criticism of the technology.
Several Members of Parliament have been on the forefront in their campaign against a proposal by the government to approve importation of GM maize.

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