Blow to Gov’t as Court of Appeal Bars Importation of GMOs

The Court of Appeal has issued orders stopping the government from taking any further action to allow or permit the importation of genetically modified (GMO) crops and food into the country, pending an appeal by the Kenyan Peasants League.

“We are persuaded that, in the circumstances of this case and given what is at stake, the precautionary principle militates in favor of granting conservatory orders during the pendency of the appeal,” reads the ruling. 

In the appeal, lawyer Kevin Oriri challenged the High Court’s decision to lift the GMO ban, arguing that it was done without due consideration of scientific evidence highlighting potential health and environmental risks.