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13 /kenya-news.php KENYA NEWS

We Are Adding GMOs to the List of Things That Can Kill You, CS Moses Kuria Tells Kenyans

By John Wanjohi Fri, 11/18/2022 @ 11:30am 773 views 10 comments
We Are Adding GMOs to the List of Things That Can Kill You, CS Moses Kuria Tells Kenyans

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Trade, Investment and Industry Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has come under fire from Kenyans over his remarks on the government’s decision to lift the ban on Genetically Modified (GMO) foods.

While admitting that GMO foods present risks to human health, Kuria said being a Kenyan makes one a candidate for death as there are many things that can kill you, adding that there is nothing wrong with adding GMOs to the list.

"We have so many things that can kill us in the country. Being in this country, you are a candidate for death," he said while addressing traders on Thursday.

He added: "And because so many things compete for death, there is nothing wrong with adding GMOs to that list. That is why we have deliberately allowed GMO until we are satisfied that we have enough maize, the staple food."

The cabinet secretary further said the government allowed the importation of six million bags of duty-free genetically modified and non-GMO maize in efforts to curb ongoing hunger and famine.

"In view of the food situation in the country, I shall be signing instruments to allow duty-free imports of GMO and non-GMO maize for the next six months," he said.

A video of Kuria’s remarks went viral online on Friday, attracting massive backlash from Kenyans.

Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo tweeted: "This Is Truly Sad!".

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, wrote” “If you are shocked by anything Moses Kuria says or does, you are the problem. Kula tu GMO ukufe."

American billionaire Bill Gates, who is on a visit to Kenya, backed Kenya’s decision to authorize the cultivation and importation of GMOs, saying they are safe for human consumption.

"Every piece of bread I’ve ever eaten is from genetically modified wheat, every piece of corn I’ve eaten is G.M.O," Gates said.
 

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Guest

Fri, 11/18/2022 @ 02:43pm

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At least he is honest you either die in the process of trying to stay alive or die from hunger.Either way you are still dead the nerve of this dude .Bottoms up present their best for all to see ni kuhusle tu.

BFW

Fri, 11/18/2022 @ 05:12pm

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Hahahahahah. What a F’ing idiot.

Kora Kanini

Fri, 11/18/2022 @ 07:34pm

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Diasporans should even comment to this based on the fact that all eat it on daily basis, na bado wsko.

Kenya.

Fri, 11/18/2022 @ 09:09pm

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Strumming my pain with his GMO ♪♫♯ ♭🎤🎻🎺🎸🎷📻
Singing my life with his words ♪♫♯ ♭🎤🎻🎺🎸🎷📻
Killing me softly with his GMO ♪♫♯ ♭🎤🎻🎺🎸🎷📻
Killing me softly with his GMO ♪♫♯ ♭🎤🎻🎺🎸🎷📻
Telling my whole life with his words♪♫♯ ♭🎤🎻🎺🎸🎷📻
Killing me softly with his GMO ♪♫♯ ♭🎤🎻🎺🎸🎷📻

Airuk

Fri, 11/18/2022 @ 10:55pm

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Kuria should be sacked immediately

GG

Sat, 11/19/2022 @ 11:42am

In reply to Kuria should be sacked… by Airuk

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Why? Kenyans are dying due to insecurity & hunger everyday! Isn’t he speaking the truth?

Be objective at all times.

Kamande

Fri, 11/18/2022 @ 11:40pm

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This man is a drunk or always on drugs. He should be fired straight away. Telling the people he serves he’s adding another killer food to their causes of death list is heneous. Is this the Ruto brigade? Kuria is s disgrace. He looks foolish and uncaring.

fyam

Sat, 11/19/2022 @ 01:04am

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Gates being the largest single owner of farm land in the states...Africa is next. Guess what people..food plandemic coming soon!!

Guesty

Sat, 11/19/2022 @ 06:51am

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William Ruto was accused for crimes against humanity.

GG

Sat, 11/19/2022 @ 11:40am

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He’s speaking the truth!! Don’t understand why Kenyans are obsessed with long term effects of GMO food while Kenyans are dying of hunger! The benefits outweighs the risks! We are trying to stay alive that’s all!

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