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Monsanto is hopeful Kenya will lift GMO ban

American agricultural company Monsanto is hopeful that Kenya will lift a ban on genetically modified foods in order for farmers to start reaping the benefits of high yields and also to ensure food security.

According to Monsanto’s representative for East and West Africa Japheth Sigei, the company is determined to demystify its operations and counter misinformation associated with genetically modified foods.

Sigei said that it was unfortunate that Kenya banned the import and planting of GMOs in 2012, due to what he described as misinformation and misunderstanding.

He said it was difficult for the public to understand that foods can safely have their DNA changed and called on scientists to stand up and do their part in breaking down the information to the public.

Speaking to African News Agency (ANA) on the side lines of the Seed Trade Association of Kenya Congress in Nairobi, Kenya on Wednesday, Sigei said that it would only be fair to lift the ban on GMOs in order to give farmers and consumers more choices in planting and consumption of foods.

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