The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation (Kalro) has applied for approval to commercialise genetically modified cassava varieties in 18 counties, marking a major step in mass rollout of the crop after years of research.
Kalro has submitted an environmental impact assessment (EIA) report to the National Environment Management Authority (Nema), proposing to move eight varieties of the crop from research and testing in laboratories and controlled field trials to widespread public use.