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NBA: Kenya ready for commercialisation of GMO Cassava

Sacco ReviewJanuary 18, 2026January 18, 202604 mins

The National Biosafety Authority (NBA) has announced that Kenya has successfully completed National Performance Trials (NPTs) for genetically modified (GM) cassava, paving way for the commercialization. According to NBA, the disease-resistant cassava varieties are engineered to resist Cassava Brown Streak Disease (CBSD), which causes browning and malformation of edible roots. Some varieties are also drought-tolerant,…

NBA to open two new offices to boost GMO monitoring and surveillance

Sacco ReviewNovember 18, 202504 mins

The National Biosafety Authority (NBA) has announced plans to open two new border offices as it intensifies monitoring and surveillance of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) products across the Country. Speaking during new staff capacity building exercise at KALRO Kandara, acting Chief Executive Officer Nehemiah Ngetich said the new will be in Moyale and Isebania. “In…

MPs grill KALRO over 2024/25 FY inflated expenditure

Sacco ReviewOctober 12, 202503 mins

Members of Parliament, MPs from the National Assembly Committee on Agriculture and Livestock put the Kenya Agricultural & Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) on the spot over the inflated expenditure which surpassed the approved 2024/25 FY budget. Led by the Committee Vice-Chairperson, Brighton Yegon (Konoin), the lawmakers speaking during the inspection on Thursday October 9, questioned…

National Biosafety Authority to work together with Kenya Ports Authority

Sacco ReviewJanuary 28, 2025January 28, 202505 mins

National Biosafety Authority (NBA) and Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) on Monday, 27th January 2025, agreed to work together in serving Kenyans at the entry point. NBA Board of Directors Chairperson Prof. Jenesio Kinyamario led a team of Board members and management in a courtesy call to Kenya Ports Authority, where they met with General Manager…