The legal aspect of the current use of genetically modified organisms in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda

ABSTRACT

Many African nations place a high priority on enhancing food security and nutrition. However, unfavorable environmental conditions interfere with the achievement of food security in Africa. The production of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) presents intriguing possibilities for improving food security on the continent. In Africa, countries in the same regions have different GMO usage policies and laws. While some nations are updating their laws and policies to allow GMOs, others are still debating whether they are worth the risk. However, there is still little information available regarding the most recent status of GMO applications in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. The current review summarizes the state of GMO applications for enhancing food security in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. Currently, Tanzania and Uganda do not accept GMOs, but Kenya does. This study can assist governments, academics, and policymakers in enhancing GMO acceptance for boosting nutrition and food security in their nations.

KEYWORDS:

• Africa
• genetically modified
• GM crops
• GMOs
• Kenya
• Tanzania
• Uganda

Acknowledgments

The author will like to thank UDOM for providing office space for research write-ups.

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No potential conflict of interest was reported by the author.

Author Contribution Statement

G.S.M: Conceived, designed, interpreted the data, and wrote the paper.

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Funding

This research did not receive any specific grant from funding agencies in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors.