The High court dismissal of several petitions challenging the lifting of the ban on genetically modified organisms (GMO) has opened room for scientific exploration in the biotechnological studies.
Scientists and Researchers in the field of biotechnology at various institutions of higher learning have expressed optimism that students undertaking related courses will now explore and fully exploit the potentials in science of genetically modified products.
Prof Richard Oduor the Registrar of Research at the Kenyatta University and also chairs the Kenya University Biotechnology Consortium told a student’s leaders forum that the development had a major ramifications on stakeholders as it had fully opened the floodgates of research and innovations.