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HEALTH

Effect of GMOs on human health

Genetically modified organisms (GMOS) are organisms which are developed by combining two or more DNAs from different organisms, in order to achieve certain desired characteristics. Those desired characteristics enable the resulting organism to cope with existing environmental conditions and flourish to give higher yield than the pre-existing normal organisms.

  5 months ago ago
Effect of GMOs on human health

ECONOMY-FINANCE

7 Negative Effects of GMO Foods

What is a GMO? GMO stands for Genetically Modified Organisms or Genetically Engineered. It is the process of taking genes from one species and forcing them into the genes of another species. The inserted genes come from species, such as bacteria and virus. Why is this being done?

  2 months ago ago
7 Negative Effects of GMO Foods

ECONOMY-FINANCE

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya Issues Statements On The Importation Of GMO Maize

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has criticised the move by Kenya Kwanza government to Import GMO maize into Kenya. According to him Kenya has no urgency or emergency for Kenya Kwanza government to Import GMO maize into the country. "I wish to submit my contribution toward the ongoing discussion on Genetically modified Organisms (GMO)debate which has attracted the national attention.

  4 months ago ago
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya Issues Statements On The Importation Of GMO Maize

ECONOMY-FINANCE

JUST IN: Cabinet Lifts 10 Year Ban on Genetically Modified Food and Animal Feeds

New just in from NTV Kenya has revealed that the Genetically Modified Foods that had been banned back in 2012 are now legal in Kenya. The ban on importation and growing of the modified food and animal foods including white maize. The Cabinet meeting was chaired by President William Ruto.

  6 months ago ago
JUST IN: Cabinet Lifts 10 Year Ban on Genetically Modified Food and Animal Feeds

POLITICS

"I Was Working From The Streets As Dp" President Ruto Laments Over What Uhuru Did To Him

President Ruto reveals what he went through as Dp President in Uhuru's regime while speaking to NTV journalists tonight in his state house residence. He further further revealed that there was those who was working in the inner circle for Uhuru. This is when journalist asked him of the Galana

  2 months ago ago

POLITICS

Ruto Now Tells Kenyans The First Thing He Did After Entering Office

President William Ruto has revealed to Kenyans the first thing he did upon entering the office as the president of Kenya. The head of state, who is currently being interviewed has told Kenyans many things he plans to do this year. Among the things he has spoken about is the importation of Genetically modified organisms.

  2 months ago ago
Ruto Now Tells Kenyans The First Thing He Did After Entering Office

HEALTH

We're All Candidate For Death So No Problem Of Consuming GMO Maize" Trade CS Moses Kuria Tells Kenyans

Moses Kuria is the current Cabinet Secretary for Trade under the Kenya Kwanza Government. The CS set internet ablaze after delivering a Shocker statement that left many Kenyans with more questions than answers. In a statement on Twitter on Thursday 17 November, Kuria defended the move to allow the importation of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) saying that the Government had come up with short term solutions to curb the food shortage ravaging the country.

  4 months ago ago
We're All Candidate For Death So No Problem Of Consuming GMO Maize

ECONOMY-FINANCE

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya Submits His Contribution to the Ongoing GMO Debate

Trans Nzoia County Governor George Natembeya has finally joined the ongoing discussion on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) debate. This debate has been all over and has attracted the national attention. "I wish to submit my contribution toward the ongoing discussion on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) debate which has attracted the National attention", George Natembeya.

  4 months ago ago
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya Submits His Contribution to the Ongoing GMO Debate

POLITICS

Video of Raila Supporting GMO Emerges Days After Moving to Court to Oppose Ruto's Move

DP Ruto's government lifted the ban on the Genetically Modified foods days after taking over. The move was highly criticised by the opposition leader Raila Odinga who claimed that they are harmful to humans. Raila Odinga even had his lawyer move to court to oppose the move by Ruto's government.

  5 months ago ago
Video of Raila Supporting GMO Emerges Days After Moving to Court to Oppose Ruto's Move

POLITICS

Mixed Reactions As Azimio Leader Raila Odinga Cancels A Long Awaited Jamhuri Rally On Monday

Azimio leader Raila Amollo Odinga is a famous opposition leader in Kenya. He is a leader who always raises his voice to speak for Kenyans especially when the leadership is not good as per the expectations of Kenyan leaders. Recently, when the president William Ruto had said that he will export Genetically Modified Organism food in the country to curb hunger, he and his team came out strong to defend Kenyans about this.

  3 months ago ago
Mixed Reactions As Azimio Leader Raila Odinga Cancels A Long Awaited Jamhuri Rally On Monday

HEALTH

Another Popular UDA MP Opposes Import of GMO Maize; Reveals What Should be Done to Hospitals First

The Genetically Modified Organisms Maize that is to be imported by the government after the lifting of the ban has kicked up quite the storm on both sides of the political divide. President William Ruto, in his first few days in office, announced the suspension of the ban on importation of GMO maize as the effects of the ravaging drought wear on.

  4 months ago ago
Another Popular UDA MP Opposes Import of GMO Maize; Reveals What Should be Done to Hospitals First

ENVIRONMENT

Huge Blow To President William Ruto After High Court Stopped The Importation Of GMO Maize

The high court of Kenya today made a ruling on the Genetically modified organisms maize which was expected in the country very soon. According to the news which was shared on the social media platforms, the high court has stopped the importation of Genetically modified organisms maize in the country.

  4 months ago ago
Huge Blow To President William Ruto After High Court Stopped The Importation Of GMO Maize

HEALTH

Change of Tune As CS Moses Kuria Admits GMO Maize Causes Death

The Cabinet Secretary for Trade Hon. Moses Kuria seems not to be concerned about the health of Kenyans. This has been demonstrated by a reckless statement that he issued about the GMO Maize importation Saga. The former Gatundu Member of Parliament agreed that indeed Genetically Modified food is a threat to human health, however, he suggested that there is nothing wrong when Kenyans die of it.

  4 months ago ago
Change of Tune As CS Moses Kuria Admits GMO Maize Causes Death

POLITICS

Moses Kuria Suffers A Major Blow On GMO After High Court Stopped The Importation

The cabinet secretary for trade Hon Moses Kuria has suffered a major blow on Genetically modified organisms maize which he said that the government will import so that to boost food in the country. This is after the high court stopped the importation of the Genetically modified organisms maize.

  4 months ago ago
Moses Kuria Suffers A Major Blow On GMO After High Court Stopped The Importation

ENVIRONMENT

High Court Stops Importation Of GMO maize In The Country

The Genetically modified organisms maize which was expected in the country has now suffered a huge blow after high court stopped it's Importation. According to the news which was shared on the social media platforms, the high court has stopped the importation of Genetically modified organisms maize in the country following the debate from several leaders who critiziced it for not being good to the health of people.

  4 months ago ago
High Court Stops Importation Of GMO maize In The Country

SOCIETY

Uproar After Moses Kuria Accepts GMO Causes Death

Trade Cabinet Secretary, Moses Kuria, was once again in the spotlight after controversially admitting that Genetically Modified Organisms crops can lead to death. Kuria made the remarks while addressing traders on Thursday, November 17. The CS publicly stated that the 10 million duty-free GMO maize he allowed to be imported can be added to the list of causes of death in Kenya.

  4 months ago ago
Uproar After Moses Kuria Accepts GMO Causes Death

RELIGION

Atheist Society Supports Importation Of GMO Foodstuffs In The Country.

Atheist society has declared use and importation of the controversial Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO). This was disclosed by their president Harrison Mumia. Mumia in his statement explained that the GMO is not poisonous, and that importing of the GMO in the country will be a solution to food insecurity, as so many people in Kenya are facing acute starvation caused by draught.

  4 months ago ago
Atheist Society Supports Importation Of GMO Foodstuffs In The Country.

POLITICS

In Strong Democracies Kuria Will Be Out of Office The Next Day, International Journalist Says

Moses Kuria is a Kenyan politician who is currently the Cabinet Secretary of Trade Investment and Industry. Yesterday, Kuria indicated that the government has accepted the importation of Genetically Modified Organisms into the country. He went ahead and indicated that the move was taken after considering experts and technical remarks on the adoption of biotechnology.

  4 months ago ago
In Strong Democracies Kuria Will Be Out of Office The Next Day, International Journalist Says