Notice to the General Public on Research Activities involving Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) in Kenya

The Authority wishes to bring to the attention of the public to Section 18(1) of the Biosafety Act which provides that a person shall not conduct any activity involving genetically modified organisms (GMOS) without the written approval of the Authority. These activities include research, placing on the market, import, transit or export of GMOs. This notice serves to notify the general public, academic and research institutions of this requirement.

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC ON ACTIVITIES INVOLVING GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS (GMOs)